Energy Level

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Energy Level

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Any one of different values of energy which a particle, atom, or molecule may adopt under conditions where the possible values are restricted by quantizing conditions. </dd>
During transitions from one energy level to another, quanta of radiant energy are emitted or absorbed, their frequency depending on the difference between the energy levels. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use