A-Level PhysicsYear 2016Q16
Page 10 16. Part of the energy level diagram for an atom is shown X Y E2 E1 E0 X and Y represent two possible electron transitions. A student makes the following statements about transitions X and Y. I Transition Y produces photons of higher frequency than transition X II Transition X produces photons of longer wavelength than transition Y III When an electron is in the energy level E0, the atom is ionised. Which of the statements is/are correct? A I only B I and II only C I and III only D II and III only E I, II and III
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Exam Specification Info
This question is part of the UK A-Level Physics syllabus. In the actual exam, structured questions typically require linking specific keywords to gain full marks. Applaa helps you drill these topics.
Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectPhysics
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)