MDCAT Physics MCQ #292

In the hydrogen spectrum, the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series is 6563 Å. What is the wavelength of the series limit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #292

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the hydrogen spectrum, the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series is 6563 Å. What is the wavelength of the series limit?

    • A) 3646 Å
    • B) 3466 Å
    • C) 2436 Å
    • D) 4236 Å

    Answer: 3646 Å

    Explanation: Series limit wavelength is calculated using Rydberg formula; 3646 Å is correct due to n=∞.