NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question
Consider a diagram of the Bohr model for a hydrogen atom where an electron transitions from a higher energy orbit to a lower energy orbit. Which of the following best describes the energy of the photon emitted during this transition?
Equal to the difference in energy between the two orbits.
Equal to the sum of energies of the two orbits.
Determined by the angular momentum of the orbits.
Independent of the energy levels involved.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Bohr's model, when an electron transitions between two energy levels, it emits a photon with energy equal to the difference between the initial and final energy levels.
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