MCQ
The Lyman transitions involve:
  • A
    Largest changes of energy.
  • B
    Smallest changes of energy.
  • C
    Largest changes of potential energy.
  • D
    Smallest changes of potential energy.

Answer

  1. Largest changes of energy.

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