Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 38 - Photons and Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1181: 1a

Answer

$\lambda = 2.1\times 10^{-6}~m$

Work Step by Step

We can express $0.6~eV$ in units of joules: $(0.6~eV)(\frac{1.6\times 10^{-19}~J}{1~eV}) = 9.6\times 10^{-20}~J$ We can find the greatest wavelength of light that can be recorded: $\lambda = \frac{hc}{E}$ $\lambda = \frac{(6.63\times 10^{-34}~J\cdot s)(3.0\times 10^8~m/s)}{9.6\times 10^{-20}~J}$ $\lambda = 2.1\times 10^{-6}~m$
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