MDCAT Physics MCQ #284

The ratio of the energies of the first two orbits of hydrogen atom is?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #284

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the energies of the first two orbits of hydrogen atom is?

    • A) 1:4
    • B) 4:1
    • C) 1:2
    • D) 2:1

    Answer: 1:4

    Explanation: Energy is proportional to 1/n^2; ratio of energies of n = 1 and n = 2 is 1:4; option B is inverse ratio.