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The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statements is true?A. Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decreaseB. Its kinetic energy decreases, potential energy increases and its total energy remains the sameC. Its kinetic and total energies decreases and its potential energy increasesD. Its kinetic, potential and total energies decrease |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `E_(k) = (ke^(2))/(2r)` `E_(p) = (ke^(2))/(2r)` As the hydrogen atom makes transition to the ground state, `r` dereases. `E_(k)` increases, `E_(p)` and `E` decrease. |
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