Let $T_1$ and $T_2$ be the energy of an electron in the first and second excited states of hydrogen atom, respectively. According to the Bohr's model of an atom, the ratio $T_1 : T_2$ is :

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[Solution] First excited state n = 2, second excited state n = 3; $E \propto 1/n^2$, so $T_1 : T_2 = \frac{1}{4} : \frac{1}{9} = 9 : 4$. Answer (1).

Q. Let $T_1$ and $T_2$ be the energy of an electron in the first and second excited states of hydrogen atom, respectively. According to the Bohr's model of an atom, the ratio $T_1 : T_2$ is :

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