engineering physics MCQ #396

The wavelength of the second line of Balmer series is given by 1 / λ = R [1/2² - 1/4²]. What is λ?

engineering physics MCQ #396

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the second line of Balmer series is given by 1 / λ = R [1/2² - 1/4²]. What is λ?

    • A) 486.1 nm
    • B) 434.1 nm
    • C) 410.2 nm
    • D) 656.3 nm

    Answer: 486.1 nm

    Explanation: 1 / λ = R [1/4 - 1/16] = 3R/16, λ = 16 / 3R = 486.1 nm.