Two allowed energy levels in an atom differ by an energy

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

Two allowed energy levels in an atom differ by an energy ΔE\Delta E. If that difference is reduced to 12ΔE\tfrac12\Delta E, briefly describe how the wavelength of the photon emitted in a transition between the new pair of levels compares with that of the original transition. Explain your reasoning in one or two sentences.

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