AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A hydrogen atom's electron absorbs a photon and jumps up two levels. The photon's energy equals
A.the energy difference between the levels
B.any energy above a minimum
C.the atom's total energy
D.zero
Explanation
Core Concept
Absorption requires exactly the gap between levels.
Correct Answer
Athe energy difference between the levels
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