In a model of the hydrogen atom, the energy levels Wn are given by the formula Wn = -\(\frac{R}{n^2}\), where n is an integer and R is a constant. Determine the energy released in the transition from n = 3 to n = 2.
a
\(\frac{R}{5}\)
b
-\(\frac{R}{4}\)
c
\(\frac{5R}{36}\)
d
\(\frac{-5R}{36}\)
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Chrisbridge
3 years ago
E3 = -R/9
E2 = -R/4
E = E3 - E2 = -R/9 - (-R/4)
E = -R/9 + R/4
E = (-4R + 9R)/36
E = 5R/36. Correct option is C
