When a hydrogen atom is raised from the ground state to the excited state,

  • A
    potential energy increases and $K$.$E$. decreases.
  • B
    potential energy decreases and $K$.$E$. increases.
  • C
    both $K$.$E$. and potential energy will increase.
  • D
    both $K$.$E$. and potential energy decreases.

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