MDCAT Physics MCQ #294

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

MDCAT Physics MCQ #294

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) 1:3
    • B) 5:27
    • C) 3:5
    • D) 27:5

    Answer: 5:27

    Explanation: Using Rydberg formula, the ratio is calculated as 5:27.