Energy Levels: The figure shows part of the energy level diagram of a certain atom. The energy spacing between levels 1 and 2 is twice that between 2 and 3. If an electron makes a transition from level 3 to level 2, the radiation of wavelength ? is emitted. What possible radiation wavelengths might be produced by other transitions between the three energy levels?

A. both ?/2 and ?/3
B. only ?/2
C. both 2? and 3?
D. only 2?


Answer: A

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