MDCAT Physics MCQ #340

The Lyman series in hydrogen appears in which region of the spectrum?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #340

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Lyman series in hydrogen appears in which region of the spectrum?

    • A) Visible
    • B) Ultraviolet
    • C) Infrared
    • D) Microwave

    Answer: Ultraviolet

    Explanation: Transitions to n=1 emit high-energy UV; A fails as visible is Balmer.