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Splitting of spectral lines when atom is subjected to magnetic field is called _______________?

Correct answer: A. Zeemans effect

  • A. Zeemans effect
  • B. Starks effect
  • C. Photo electric effect
  • D. Compton effect

Explanation

The splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field is called the Zeeman effect. The Stark effect is splitting caused by an electric field. Students may choose Stark effect because both effects involve spectral-line splitting, but the question specifies a magnetic field.

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