MDCAT Physics MCQ #424

A spectral line in a hydrogen atom spectrum appears at a specific wavelength. What is the corresponding energy of the atom?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #424

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A spectral line in a hydrogen atom spectrum appears at a specific wavelength. What is the corresponding energy of the atom?

    • A) Dependent on the frequency of the photon
    • B) Dependent on the energy of the initial electron state
    • C) Dependent on the energy of the final electron state
    • D) Dependent on the mass of the electron

    Answer: Dependent on the energy of the final electron state

    Explanation: The energy of the atom is equal to the energy of the final electron state.