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As the electron in the Bohr Orbit of hydrogen atom passes from state n=2 to n=1, the KE(K) and PE(U) change as

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K two-fold, U also two-fold
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K four-fold, U also four-fold
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K four-fold, U two-fold
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K two-fold, U four-fold
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Solution

The correct option is D K two-fold, U four-fold
As energy level at state n
PE=13.6(1n2)
as n=2n=1
PE(n=1)=13.6eV
PE(n=2)=13.6/4eV
Thus PE reduced four fold times.
PE2=KE
Hence KE will be reduced by two fold times.

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