Physics

Physics

Problem

An excited atom has three energy levels at E1=−10 eVE_1=-10\,\text{eV}, E2=−5.0 eVE_2=-5.0\,\text{eV}, and E3=−2.0 eVE_3=-2.0\,\text{eV}. When the atom makes a transition from the n=3n=3 level to the n=2n=2 level, it emits a single photon. What is the wavelength of the emitted photon? (Use hc=1240 eV⋅nmhc = 1240\,\text{eV}\cdot\text{nm}.) a) 155 nm155\,\text{nm} b) 620 nm620\,\text{nm} c) 410 nm410\,\text{nm} d) 248 nm248\,\text{nm}

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