Concept explainers
(a)
Energy level diagram for one-dimensional box.
(a)
Answer to Problem 43P
The energy level diagram is given below:
Explanation of Solution
The length of the box is
Write the expression for energy of one dimensional box
Here,
Conclusion
Substitute
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The energy level diagram is given below:
(b)
The wavelength of emitted photons during transitions in these four levels.
(b)
Answer to Problem 43P
The frequencies of the emitted photon are
Explanation of Solution
The minimum frequency for photoemission corresponds to the cutoff wavelength.
Write the expression for wavelength
Here,
Conclusion
For transition,
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For transition,
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For transition,
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For transition,
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For transition,
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For transition,
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Thus, the frequencies of the emitted photon are
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