engineering physics MCQ #501

The shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is

engineering physics MCQ #501

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is

    • A) 364.6 nm
    • B) 410 nm
    • C) 434 nm
    • D) 656 nm

    Answer: 364.6 nm

    Explanation: The shortest wavelength corresponds to the transition from n = ∞ to n = 2. Use 1 / λ = R (1 / 2² - 1 / ∞²).