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AP Physics 2/Unit 15 – Modern Physics
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Hydrogen Atom Photon Emission Wavelength

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A hydrogen atom emits a photon as an electron transitions from the n=4 to the n=2 energy level. Given that the energy levels are described by the equation E_n = -13.6 eV/n², determine the wavelength of the emitted photon.

A

486 nm

B

972 nm

C

122 nm

D

243 nm

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