MDCAT Physics MCQ #302

For a given value of n, the number of spectral lines emitted by hydrogen atom when an electron jumps to the ground state is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #302

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For a given value of n, the number of spectral lines emitted by hydrogen atom when an electron jumps to the ground state is

    • A) n(n-1)/2
    • B) n(n+1)/2
    • C) (n-1)/2
    • D) (n+1)/2

    Answer: n(n-1)/2

    Explanation: Number of spectral lines is given by n(n-1)/2; other options are incorrect formulas.