Electrons in a certain energy level
, can emit 3 spectral lines. When they are in another energy level,
. They can emit 6 spectral lines. The orbital speed of the electrons in the two orbits are in the ratio
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Number of emission spectral lines
, in first case.
or
or
. Take positive root.

Again,
, in second case.
or
or
.
Take positive root, or 
Now velocity of electron,

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