The (n=3) state of hydrogen has (E_{3}=-1.51 mathrm{eV}). a. Why is the energy negative? b. What is

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The \(n=3\) state of hydrogen has \(E_{3}=-1.51 \mathrm{eV}\).

a. Why is the energy negative?

b. What is the physical significance of the specific number \(1.51 \mathrm{eV}\) ?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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