Concept explainers
(a)
To Explain: The photon.
(a)
Answer to Problem 1A
Photon is the particle of light.
Explanation of Solution
The fundamental unit of light or
The photon’s energy is,
Where, h is the Planck’s constant
Conclusion:
The photon is a particle of light and quanta of energy.
(b)
To Explain: The photons are consistent as particle or wave.
(b)
Answer to Problem 1A
Particle theory of light.
Explanation of Solution
Light behaves as wave as well as particle. As per particle theory, light is composed of the tiniest particles called the photons. So, the photons are more consistent with the particle theory of light.
Conclusion:
Photons are more consistent with the particle theory of light.
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