Energy levels $A, B, C$ of a certain atom correspond to increasing values of energy,that is,$E_A < E_B < E_C$. If $\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3$ are the wavelengths of radiations corresponding to the transitions $C$ to $B$,$B$ to $A$,and $C$ to $A$ respectively,as shown in the figure. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $\lambda_3=\lambda_1+\lambda_2$
  • B
    $\lambda_3=\frac{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}{\lambda_1+\lambda_2}$
  • C
    $\lambda_1+\lambda_2+\lambda_3=0$
  • D
    $\lambda_3^2=\lambda_1^2+\lambda_2^2$

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