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The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statements is true?

A

Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decrease.

B

Its kinetic energy decreases, potential energy increases and its total energy remains the same.

C

Its kinetic and total energies decrease and its potential energy increases

D

Its kinetic, potential and total energies decrease

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  • The electron in a hydrogen atom make a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statement is true ?

    A
    Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decrease.
    B
    Its kinetic energy decreases, potential energy increases and its total energy remains the same.
    C
    Its kinetic and total energies decrease and its potential energy increases.
    D
    Its kinetic potential and total energies decreases.

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    Its kinetic energy increases and its potential and total energies decrease
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