An Electron Makes a Transition from a Higher Energy State

question 29

Multiple Choice

An electron makes a transition from a higher energy state to a lower one without any external provocation. As a result of the transition, a photon is emitted and moves in a random direction. What is the name of this emission process?

• A)stationary emission
• B)stimulated emission
• C)spectral emission
• D)spontaneous emission
• E)specular emission

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Definitions:

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