STANDARDPhysics-Atomic Structure
STANDARD Physics Spectral Series MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
If v₁ is the frequency of the series limit of Lyman series, v₂ is the frequency of the first line of Lyman series and v₃ is the frequency of the series limit of the Balmer series, then
A
v₁ − v₂ = v₃
B
v₁ = v₂ − v₃
C
1/v₂ = 1/v₁ + 1/v₃
D
1/v₁ = 1/v₂ + 1/v₃
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
For the Lyman series, v₁ is the series limit and v₂ is the first line. For the Balmer series, v₃ is the series limit. The relationship v₁ − v₂ = v₃ holds based on the Rydberg formula.
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