engineering physics MCQ #392

The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series is given by 1 / λ = R [1/1² - 1/2²]. What is the value of λ?

engineering physics MCQ #392

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series is given by 1 / λ = R [1/1² - 1/2²]. What is the value of λ?

    • A) 121.6 nm
    • B) 102.6 nm
    • C) 656.3 nm
    • D) 486.1 nm

    Answer: 121.6 nm

    Explanation: 1 / λ = R [1 - 1/4] = 3R/4, λ = 4 / 3R = 4 / (3 * 1.097 * 10^7) = 121.6 nm.