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Homework Statement
A photon with λ = 600 nm interacts with a hydrogen atom in fundamental state. Will the photon be absorbed? Justify your answer.
Homework Equations
hc/lambda= energy of photon
1/lambda= R(1/2^2-1/n^2) (visible light)
c= speed of light
lambda= wavelength
h= planks constant
r= rhydbergs constant
The Attempt at a Solution
hc= 1240 eV nm
lambda=600 nm
1240/600= 2.1 Ev of photon
i don't know what to do after i get the energy of one photon and how to see if its going to get absorbed, what do i do after this? does 1/lambda= R(1/2^2-1/n^2) need to be used? and if it is what do i do after i find n?