An electron in an atom jumps in such a way that its kinetic energy changes from $x$ to $\frac{x}{4}$. The…

An electron in an atom jumps in such a way that its kinetic energy changes from $x$ to $\frac{x}{4}$. The change in potential energy will be:
  1. $+\frac{3}{2} x$
  2. $-\frac{3}{8} x$
  3. $+\frac{3}{4} x$
  4. $-\frac{3}{4} x$

Solution

Change in P.E. $=-\frac{2 x}{4}+(2 x)=\frac{3}{2} x$

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