Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - More about Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1215: 9f

Answer

If the electron de-excites back to its ground state $(n=1)$ from its third excited state $(n=4)$, there are four possible ways by which it de-excites to ground state. The four possible ways in the form of energy-level diagram are given in the attached figure.

Work Step by Step

If the electron de-excites back to its ground state $(n=1)$ from its third excited state $(n=4)$, there are four possible ways by which it de-excites to ground state. The four possible ways in the form of energy-level diagram are given in the attached figure.
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