Suppose the angular momentum of the electron in a hydrogen atom could vary…
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Problem
Suppose the angular momentum of the electron in a hydrogen atom could vary continuously rather than taking only discrete values. Which of the following outcomes would most likely be observed?
(a) The atomic emission spectrum would remain line-type but the spacing between the lines would vary unpredictably.
(b) The electron would radiate continuously and spiral into the nucleus, rendering the atom unstable.
(c) The atomic emission spectrum would become continuous rather than line-type.
(d) Previously forbidden transitions would now be allowed, so extra lines would appear, but the spectrum would still consist of discrete lines.