engineering physics MCQ #436

The wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series is 1216 Å. What is the wavelength of the second line?

engineering physics MCQ #436

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series is 1216 Å. What is the wavelength of the second line?

    • A) 1026 Å
    • B) 972 Å
    • C) 950 Å
    • D) 911 Å

    Answer: 1026 Å

    Explanation: For Lyman series, 1/λ = R(1/1² - 1/n²). For n = 3, 1/λ = R(1 - 1/9), giving λ = 1026 Å.