MDCAT Physics MCQ #333

What causes the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #333

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What causes the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field?

    • A) Stark effect
    • B) Zeeman effect
    • C) Doppler broadening
    • D) Photoelectric emission

    Answer: Zeeman effect

    Explanation: Zeeman effect splits lines via magnetic fields; A fails as Stark is electric field-driven.