Two hydrogen atoms are in excited state with electrons residing in n = 2. First one is moving towards left and emits a photon of energy E1towards right. Second one is moving towards left with same speed and emits a photon of energy E2 towards left. Taking recoil of nucleus into account during emission process
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
E1>E2
b
E1
c
E1=E2
d
information insufficient
answer is B.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Energy released + Initial energy of hydrogen atom = Final energy of hydrogen atom + energy of photon .In the first case K.E. of H-atom increases due to recoil whereas in the second case K.E. decreases due to recoil.Therefore E1 < E2