Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with reference to the Zeeman effect?

• A. In a magnetic field, the energy of a particular atomic state depends on the values of '$m$' and '$n$'
• B. Zeeman effect is used to calculate the $e/m$ ratio for an electron
• C. Individual spectral lines split into separate lines. The distance between them is independent of the magnitude of the magnetic field
• D. The Zeeman effect involves splitting of a spectral line of frequency $v_0$ into three components

Answer 1

The correct option is B Zeeman effect is used to calculate the $e/m$ ratio for an electron

A magnetic field produced by Helmholz wils is used to deflect electrons into circular paths whose radii are known.By knowing,the energy of the electrons and the magnetic field strength,the ratio of charge to mass$\left({el}_m\right)$

of the electron is determined.It is determined by Zeeman effect.