Homework Help: College Physics II

Posted by VJC on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 2:58pm.

What is the longest wavelength light capable of ionizing a hydrogen atom in the n = 4 state?

i know that Solve h c/L = (Rydberg)/6^2 for L
something along those lines... but what am i solving for and what is c and h?

College Physics II - bobpursley, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 3:08pm
c is the speed of light. L is wavelength. YOu really ought to get familiar with equations you are using. Anyone can plug formulas.
College Physics II - VJC, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 3:32pm
so i would do speed of light/(rydberg)/6^2=h?

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