engineering physics MCQ #487

The ratio of the wavelengths of the first line of the Lyman series and the first line of the Balmer series is

engineering physics MCQ #487

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the wavelengths of the first line of the Lyman series and the first line of the Balmer series is

    • A) 1 / 4
    • B) 5 / 27
    • C) 1 / 3
    • D) 3 / 4

    Answer: 5 / 27

    Explanation: Using the Rydberg formula for both series and calculating the ratio of wavelengths.