What is the maximum possible number of spectral lines observed, when the hydrogen atom is in its second excited state? Justify your answer. Calculate the ratio of the maximum and minimum wavelengths of radiations emitted in this process.

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6. What is the maximum possible number of spectral lines observed, when
the hydrogen atom is in its second excited state? Justify your answer.
Calculate the ratio of the maximum and minimum wavelengths of
radiations emitted in this process.
Transcribed Image Text:6. What is the maximum possible number of spectral lines observed, when the hydrogen atom is in its second excited state? Justify your answer. Calculate the ratio of the maximum and minimum wavelengths of radiations emitted in this process.
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