The wavelength for the to transition of the hydrogen atom is

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The wavelength for the n=3n=3 to n=2n=2 transition of the hydrogen atom is 656.3 nm656.3\ \mathrm{nm}. A positron is a positively charged electron. (1) What is the wavelength for the same transition in positronium, which consists of an electron and a positron? (2) What is the wavelength for the same transition in singly ionized helium?

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