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A nucleus X is in the higher energy state where its energy is 450 keV . If it comes to ground state (assuming ground state energy to be zero), what is the wavelength of the photon emitted?

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2.76×109m
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2.76×1010m
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2.76×1011m
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D
2.76×1012m
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Solution

The correct option is D 2.76×1012m
The energy of the photon that comes out must equal the difference in the energy levels between which the nucleus transitions.
Ephoton=hcλ=|ΔEnucleus|=450 keV
hc450 keV=1242 eV.nm450×103 eV=2.76pm=2.76×1012m.

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