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calculating the visible emission spectrum for hydrogen

 
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Mar9-12, 09:30 AM   #1
 

calculating the visible emission spectrum for hydrogen

so the title speaks for itself i hope. my problem is i dont know how to work the formula. what are the ns about??


lamba^-1 = R(n1^-2 - n2^-2)
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Mar9-12, 09:31 AM   #2
 
I should of said, r, the rydberg constant, is given.
Mar9-12, 11:20 AM   #3
 
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