Calculate the spectral interval (λmax, λmin, and Δλ) in which all the lines of the Ly

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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Calculate the spectral interval (λmax, λmin, and Δλ) in which all the lines of the Lyman, Balmer, and Pashcen series (excluding their continuous parts) of the H-atom are found.


2. Relevant equations

Here is where I am confused.. do I use the Balmer's formula for H?

frequency = [1/4 - 1/n^2] * 3.29*10^(15)s^-1

3. The attempt at a solution

The problem is.. I don't know what energy levels these series correspond to? Is this something I am just supposed to memorize??

rl.bhat

For Lyman series, transition from n = 2 to n = 1 for λ_max and n= ∞ to n = 1 for λ_min.
Similarly for the other series.

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Is the equation I provided correct in this case??