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Physics

Types of Radiative Transitions

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In a hydrogen atom, an electron transitioning from the second to first energy level emits a photon of specific wavelength—visible as red light in the Balmer series.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why stars glow or how neon signs light up? It all starts with the way atoms emit and absorb energy through radiative transitions.