MDCAT Physics MCQ #304

The ratio of the energy of the electron in the ground state of hydrogen to that in the first excited state is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #304

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the energy of the electron in the ground state of hydrogen to that in the first excited state is

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

    Answer: 4:1

    Explanation: Energy ratio is (1/n1^2)/(1/n2^2) = 4:1 for n1=1 and n2=2.