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Wave number of the lowest-energy line of a hydrogen spectral series in terms of R_H

The same question, asked 3 times: 3 May 2023 S2*, 11 May 2023 S1*, 19 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    3 May 2023 S2

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    What is the wave number of lowest transition in Balmer series?

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  2. Question 2

    11 May 2023 S1

    61
    What is the wave number of lowest transition associated with Lyman series?

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  3. Question 3

    19 Apr 2026 S1

    3
    What is the wave number of lowest transition associated with Paschen series?

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