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### Photon Energy Calculation

#### Problem (a)
Calculate the energy of a single photon of light with a frequency of \(3.00 \times 10^{24} \, \text{s}^{-1}\).

- **Energy =** \_\_\_\_\_\_ J

#### Problem (b)
Calculate the energy of a single photon of yellow light with a wavelength of \(575 \, \text{nm}\).

- **Energy =** \_\_\_\_\_\_ J

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### Explanation

In these exercises, you are required to calculate the energy of photons. The energy of a photon can be calculated using the following formulas:

1. **Using Frequency:**
   \[
   E = h \cdot f
   \]
   Where \(E\) is the energy in joules, \(h\) is Planck's constant (\(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{J s}\)), and \(f\) is the frequency in s\(^{-1}\).

2. **Using Wavelength:**
   \[
   E = \frac{h \cdot c}{\lambda}
   \]
   Where \(\lambda\) is the wavelength in meters and \(c\) is the speed of light (\(3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\)). To use this formula, ensure wavelength \(\lambda\) is converted from nanometers to meters. (1 nm = \(1 \times 10^{-9}\) meters)

Approach each calculation by substituting the given values into the appropriate formula. 

Below each question, you have space to enter your calculated value for the photon's energy in joules.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Photon Energy Calculation #### Problem (a) Calculate the energy of a single photon of light with a frequency of \(3.00 \times 10^{24} \, \text{s}^{-1}\). - **Energy =** \_\_\_\_\_\_ J #### Problem (b) Calculate the energy of a single photon of yellow light with a wavelength of \(575 \, \text{nm}\). - **Energy =** \_\_\_\_\_\_ J --- ### Explanation In these exercises, you are required to calculate the energy of photons. The energy of a photon can be calculated using the following formulas: 1. **Using Frequency:** \[ E = h \cdot f \] Where \(E\) is the energy in joules, \(h\) is Planck's constant (\(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \, \text{J s}\)), and \(f\) is the frequency in s\(^{-1}\). 2. **Using Wavelength:** \[ E = \frac{h \cdot c}{\lambda} \] Where \(\lambda\) is the wavelength in meters and \(c\) is the speed of light (\(3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\)). To use this formula, ensure wavelength \(\lambda\) is converted from nanometers to meters. (1 nm = \(1 \times 10^{-9}\) meters) Approach each calculation by substituting the given values into the appropriate formula. Below each question, you have space to enter your calculated value for the photon's energy in joules. Useful links: - [Submit your answer] - [Show Approach] - [Show Tutor Steps]
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