In a Franck–Hertz experiment on sodium atoms, the firstexcitation threshold occurs at 2.103 eV. Calculate thewavelength of emitted light expected just above this threshold. (Note: Sodium vapor lamps used in street lighting emitspectral lines with wavelengths 5891.8 and 5889.9 Å.)

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In a Franck–Hertz experiment on sodium atoms, the first
excitation threshold occurs at 2.103 eV. Calculate the
wavelength of emitted light expected just above this threshold. (Note: Sodium vapor lamps used in street lighting emit
spectral lines with wavelengths 5891.8 and 5889.9 Å.)

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