JEE PHYSICS MCQ: ATOMS

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The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statements is true

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Correct option: A

Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decrease

Option A (Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decrease) is correct because as the electron transitions to a lower energy level, its kinetic energy increases while potential and total energies decrease.

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