The short wavelength limit for the Lyman series of the hydrogen spectrum is 913.4 Å. Calculate the short wavelength limit for Balmer series of the hydrogen spectrum.

Explanation

Short wavelength limit for the Lyman series of the hydrogen atom,
`1/(lambda_(L))=R(1/(1^2)-1/(oo^2))`
`therefore R=1/(lambda_L)=1/(913.4xx10^(-10))`
Now , short wavelength limit for the Balmer series of the hydrogen atom,
`1/(lambda_B)=R(1/(2^2)-1/(oo^2)) =1/(913.4xx10^(-10))(1/4)`
`or, lambda_B=4 xx913.4xx10^(-10)=3653.6"Å"`