Chapter 20, Problem 98AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The wavelength of the radiationfor the radioactive decay of $\text{Cobalt-60}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The wavelength of the particular radiation is given as

$\text{E = }\frac{\text{hc}}{\lambda }$

Here, $\text{h}$ is the Planck’s constant, $\text{c}$ is the velocity of light, and $\lambda$ is the wavelength.

For a particular radiation, wavelength is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of the wave.