MDCAT Physics MCQ #390

What is the main consequence of the Zeeman effect on the atomic emission spectrum?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #390

Question 1
Q1. What is the main consequence of the Zeeman effect on the atomic emission spectrum?
- A) The splitting of spectral lines
- B) The disappearance of spectral lines
- C) The merging of spectral lines
- D) The change in intensity of spectral lines
Answer: The splitting of spectral lines
Explanation: The main consequence of the Zeeman effect on the atomic emission spectrum is the splitting of spectral lines due to the presence of a magnetic field.