An electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state of a hydrogen-like atom. Out of the following statements,which one is correct?

  • A
    Kinetic energy,potential energy,and total energy decrease.
  • B
    Kinetic energy and total energy decrease,but potential energy increases.
  • C
    Kinetic energy increases,but potential energy and total energy decrease.
  • D
    Kinetic energy decreases,potential energy increases,but total energy remains the same.

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