JAMB Physics 2007 Question 9

Question 9

Modern Physics

The energy E of a photon and its wavelength are related by Eλ=X. The numerical value of X is [h=6.63 × 10−34 Js, c=3 × 108 ms−1]

  1. A.1.99 × 10−27.
  2. B.6.60 × 10−26.
  3. C.1.99 × 10−25.
  4. D.6.60 × 10−28.
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Answer: C (1.99 × 10−25.)

Explanation

E = hc/λ, so Eλ = hc = 6.63 × 10−34 × 3 × 108 = 1.99 × 10−25 J m.