Photons are emitted from an atom when an electron goes from a) the K shell to the N shell. b) the K shell to the M shell. c) the N shell to the L shell. d) the M shell to the N shell. e) the K shell to the L shell.

Photons are emitted from an atom when an electron goes from a) the K shell to the N shell. b) the K shell to the M shell. c) the N shell to the L shell. d) the M shell to the N shell. e) the K shell to the L shell.

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