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
    $K$.$E$.,$P$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease.
  • B
    $K$.$E$. decreases,$P$.$E$. increases but total energy remains the same.
  • C
    $K$.$E$. increases but $P$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease.
  • D
    $K$.$E$. and $T$.$E$. decrease but $P$.$E$. increases.

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