An Electron in a Harmonic Oscillator Potential Well and the Value

question 39

Multiple Choice

An electron in a harmonic oscillator potential well and the value of the corresponding spring constant is 12.5 N/m.What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron jumps from one level to the next?

• A)419 nm
• B)509 nm
• C)572 nm
• D)659 nm