The $1^{st}, 2^{nd},$ and $3^{rd}$ energy levels of an atom are $E, 4E/3,$ and $2E$ respectively. If a wavelength $\lambda$ is emitted during the transition $3 \to 1$,what is the wavelength emitted during the transition $2 \to 1$?

  • A
    $\lambda/3$
  • B
    $4\lambda/3$
  • C
    $3\lambda/4$
  • D
    $3\lambda$

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