Question: An atom in its ground state absorbs a photon (photon 1), then quickly emits another photon (photon 2). One of these photons corresponds to ultraviolet

An atom in its ground state absorbs a photon (photon 1), then quickly emits another photon (photon 2). One of these photons corresponds to ultraviolet radiation, whereas the other one corresponds to red light. Explain what is happening. Which electromagnetic radiation, ultraviolet or red light, is associated with the emitted photon (photon 2)?

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