An electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.…

An electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. The incorrect statement of the following is
  1. Kinetic energy of the electron increases
  2. Velocity of the electron increases
  3. Angular momentum of the electron remains constant
  4. Wavelength of de-Broglie wave associated with the motion of electron decreases

Solution

As the radius of the orbit will change due to transition from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. Therefore angular momentum $\mathrm{L}=m v r$ will not remain constant.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2016

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