engineering physics MCQ #463

The wavelength of the first line of Balmer series is 656 nm. What is the wavelength of the second line?

engineering physics MCQ #463

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The wavelength of the first line of Balmer series is 656 nm. What is the wavelength of the second line?

    • A) 486 nm
    • B) 434 nm
    • C) 410 nm
    • D) 656 nm

    Answer: 486 nm

    Explanation: Using 1 / λ = R * (1 / 2² - 1 / n²), for n = 4, gives λ = 486 nm.