What Wavelength of Light Does an Electron Confined in a Rigid

question 10

Multiple Choice

What wavelength of light does an electron confined in a rigid box of 1-nm length absorb? Assume the electron starts in the ground state.

• A)1.1 µm
• B)0.5 µm
• C)120 nm
• D)8.9 µm

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