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An electron of stationary hydrogen atom jumps from 4th energy level to ground level. The velocity that the photon acquired as a result of electron transition will be (h = Planck's constant, R = Rydberg's constant, m = mass of photon)

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9Rh16m
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11hR16m
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13hR16m
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D
15hR16m
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Solution

The correct option is D 15hR16m
The change in energy is given by

ΔE=Rhc(1n211n22)

Here, energy of photon, ΔE=Rhc(1142)

ΔE=1516Rhc

Now, energy of photon=mc2

mc2=1516Rhc

c=15Rh16m

Hence, answer is option-(D).

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