Q25 / 104 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Atomic Physics

When an electron jumps from a level n=4 to n=1, momentum of the recoiled hydrogen atom will be

  • Correct answer
    A
    6.8×10-27kg ms-1
  • B
    12.75×10-19kg ms-1
  • C
    13.6×10-19kg ms-1
  • D
    zero

Solution

E=E4-E1=-13.642—-13.612

=-0.85+13.6=12.75 eV

=12.75×1.6×10-19 J

P=Ec=12.75×1.6×10-193×108

=6.8×10-27kg ms-1

This must be the momentum of recoiled hydrogen atom (in opposite direction)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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