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A stationary hydrogen atom of mas s M emits a photon corresponding to the first line of Lyman series. If R is the Rydberg's constant, the velocity that the atom acquires is

a
34RhM
b
Rh4M
c
Rh2M
d
RhM

detailed solution

Correct option is A

From conservation of momentum:MV=hλ=hR1−14⇒V=34hRM

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