An Introduction to Physical Science
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Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
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Chapter 9, Problem 17SA
To determine
Section 1:
Number of visible lines that make up the emission spectrum of hydrogen.
To determine
Section 2:
Colours of the spectral lines present in the visible region of the emission spectrum of hydrogen.
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