engineering physics MCQ #5182

What is the energy of a photon emitted when an electron jumps from n = 3 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom?

engineering physics MCQ #5182

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the energy of a photon emitted when an electron jumps from n = 3 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom?

    • A) 1.89 eV
    • B) 2.55 eV
    • C) 1.51 eV
    • D) 3.4 eV

    Answer: 1.89 eV

    Explanation: Energy of photon = 13.6 (1/2² - 1/3²) = 13.6 (1/4 - 1/9) = 1.89 eV, using Bohr's model energy level formula.