Atomic hydrogen produces several series of spectral lines. Each series fits the Rydberg equation with its own particular n1 value. Calculate the value of n1 (by trial and error if necessary) that would produce a series of lines in which:(a) The highest energy line has a wavelength of 3282 nm.(b) The lowest energy line has a wavelength of 7460 nm.

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Atomic hydrogen produces several series of spectral lines. Each series fits the Rydberg equation with its own particular n1 value. Calculate the value of n1 (by trial and error if necessary) that would produce a series of lines in which:
(a) The highest energy line has a wavelength of 3282 nm.
(b) The lowest energy line has a wavelength of 7460 nm.

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