Which color of light comes from the higher energy transition,red or blue?
A)Blue is a higher frequency and therefore corresponds to a lower energy level transition.
B)Blue is a higher frequency and therefore corresponds to a higher energy level transition.
C)Red is a higher frequency and therefore corresponds to a lower energy level transition.
D)Red is a higher frequency and therefore corresponds to a higher energy level transition.

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Higher frequency corresponds to higher energy level transition according to Planck's equation E=hν. Blue light has a higher frequency than red light, which means it corresponds to a higher energy level transition.

Which Color of Light Comes from the Higher Energy Transition,red