engineering physics MCQ #411

The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series is given by 1 / λ = R * (1 / 1² - 1 / 2²). The value of λ is

engineering physics MCQ #411

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series is given by 1 / λ = R * (1 / 1² - 1 / 2²). The value of λ is

    • 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) = 121.6 nm.