Arun
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Wavelength in lyman series is given by
λ = R(1-1/n^2)
For 1st line, n=2
λ1 = R(1-1/4)
λ1 = 4/3R
For 2nd line, n=3
λ2 = R(1-1/9)
λ2 = 9/8R
For 3rd line, n=4
λ3 = R(1-1/16)
λ3 = 16/15R
Now,
λ1-λ2 = 4/3R - 9/8R = 5/24R ...(1)
λ2-λ3 = 9/8R - 16/15R = 7/120R ...(2)
Dividing (1) by (2)
(λ1-λ2)/(λ2-λ3) = 25/7 = 3.57
Ratio (λ1-λ2) : (λ2-λ3) = 25 : 7