Chapter 11, Problem 41R

To determine

To Explain: The energy of photons corresponding to infrared wave with the energy of photons corresponding to ultraviolet wave.

Answer to Problem 41R

The energy of photon in ultraviolet waves is more than energy of photon in infrared wave.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Ultraviolet is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelength from 10 nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays.

The energy of photon in ultraviolet waves is more than energy of photon in infrared wave. Because frequency of IR wave goes up toand frequency of IR wave goes up toSince energy is directly proportional to frequency of the wave, therefore IR wave has more energy.

Conclusion:

Hence, the energy of photon in ultraviolet waves is more than energy of photon in infrared wave.