JEE Main 2015PhysicsAtomic PhysicsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2015Atomic Physics Question with Solution

JEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)

Question

As an electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state of a hydrogen-like atom/ion

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Correct answer
Bits kinetic energy increases but potential energy and total energy decrease

Step-by-step explanation

U=-e24πε0rU= potential energy, K=e24πε0r
K=kinetic energy. E=U+K=-e28πε0rE=total energy As electron de-excites from an excited state to ground state, K increases, but U and E decrease.

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