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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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The major success of the Bohr theory was in explaining
Options
A How electrons move in circular orbits
B Why radiations orbits existed
C The colors in the hydrogen line spectrum
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D How electrons were emitted
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bohr's model successfully explained the discrete line spectrum of hydrogen by quantizing electron orbits and energy levels. It provided a theoretical basis for the Rydberg formula.

Hint

The most famous success of the Bohr model was its explanation of the hydrogen spectrum.

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