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Question about Johann Rydberg´s equation
« on: May 07, 2012, 09:05:43 AM »
Hi, can somebody explain me this equation below? It´s Johann Rydberg´s equation to calculate frequence of lines of specture.
The equation is: v=R(1/n1^2 - 1/n2^2);
where
v= frequence of lines of specture
R= Rydberg constant = 3,29 * 10^15 Hz
n=3,4,...

I just wonder how do I interpret the equation? Dose the equation mean when an electron move from n=n2 shell to n=n1 shell, it emit a photon of frequence v? 
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Re: Question about Johann Rydberg´s equation
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012, 09:19:13 AM »
I just wonder how do I interpret the equation? Dose the equation mean when an electron move from n=n2 shell to n=n1 shell, it emit a photon of frequence v?

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Re: Question about Johann Rydberg´s equation
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 07:58:37 AM »
Oh, thanks for reply!! :D

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