An electron and a proton are separated by a large distance and the electron approaches the proton with K.E. of 2 eV. If the electron is captured by the proton to form a hydrogen atom in the ground state, wavelength of photon emitted will be
793∘A
Initial energy of electron = 2eV
Energy after formation of hydrogen atom in the ground state
=−13.6eV.
Energy released =2–(−13.6)=15.6 eV
λ=hc15.6=793 A