BITSAT 2016
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2016
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Atomic Physics
BITSAT 2016 · Physics · Atomic Physics
If the series limit wavelength of Lyman series for the hydrogen...
If the series limit wavelength of Lyman series for the hydrogen atom is then the series limit wavelength for Balmer series of hydrogen atoms is
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
\frac{1}{\lambda}=R
For limiting wavelength of Lyman series
For limiting wavelength of Balmer series
\begin{array}{l}
\frac{1}{\lambda_{B}}=R\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) \Rightarrow \lambda_{B}=\frac{4}{R} \\
\therefore \lambda_{B}=4 \lambda_{L}=4 \times 912 \AA
\end{array}