An electron in a harmonic oscillator potential well emits light of frequency 6.32 * 10¹⁴ Hz as it jumps from one level to the next.The value of the corresponding spring constant is A)14.4 N/m. B)13.1 N/m. C)12.5 N/m. D)18.4 N/m.

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The frequency of light emitted corresponds to the energy difference between levels in a quantum harmonic oscillator. The spring constant k can be found using the formula for the frequency of a harmonic oscillator: f = (1/2π) * √(k/m). Given the frequency and assuming the mass of an electron, solving for k gives approximately 14.4 N/m.

An Electron in a Harmonic Oscillator Potential Well Emits Light