Two Possible States for the Hydrogen Atom Are Labeled a and B

Multiple Choice

Two possible states for the hydrogen atom are labeled A and B. The maximum magnetic quantum number for state A is +3. For state B, the maximum value is +1. What is the ratio of the magnitudes of the orbital angular momenta, L_A/L_B, of an electron in these two states?

A) 1.22
B) 1.73
C) 2.00
D) 2.45
E) 3.46