Q89 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2) · Physics

The ratio of wavelength of spectral lines Hα and Hβ in the Balmer series is x20. The value of x is _____.

Correct answer: 27

Solution

The formula to calculate the wavelength of Hα-line in Balmer series is given by

hcλα=13.614-19   ...1

The formula to calculate the wavelength of Hβ-line in Balmer series is given by

hcλβ=13.614-116   ...2

Divide equation (2) by equation (1) 
⇒λαλβ=14-11614-19
=3664×125
=2720

Hence, the correct answer is 27.

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