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JEE Main 24 June 2022, Shift 2, Physics Q50

Question 50 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 20 of 30, Section A.

In Bohr’s atomic model of hydrogen, let K, P and E are the kinetic energy, potential energy and total energy of the electron respectively. Choose the correct option when the electron undergoes transitions to a higher level :

(1)All K, P and E increase.
(2)K decreases, P and E increase.Official answer
(3)P decreases, K and E increase.
(4)K increases, P and E decrease.

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Atoms
Topic: Bohr's Atomic Model
Idea tested: Energy Ratios in Bohr Orbits

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