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Published on: August 14, 2026
A free electron of 
energy collides with a 
ion. This results in the formation of a hydrogen atom in the first excited state and a photon is released. Find the frequency of the emitted photon. 
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For every large distance P.E. 
total energy 
Finally in first excited state of 
atom total energy 
Loss in total energy 
It is emitted as photon
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