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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Atomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct)

Three photons coming from excited atomic-hydrogen sample are picked up. Their energies are 12.1eV, 10.2eV and 1.9eV. These photons must come from

A
a single atom
B
two atoms
C
three atom
D
either two atoms or more than two atoms

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The correct answer is:
D

12.1 = E(n = 3) – E (n = 1)

10.2 = E(n = 2) – E (n = 1)

1.9 = E(n = 3) – E (n = 2)

At least two atoms must be enveloped as there cannot be two transition from same level from same atom.

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