Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 38 - Photons and Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1182: 11a

Answer

The infrared lamp emits photons at a greater rate.

Work Step by Step

A photon of wavelength $400~nm$ has more energy than a photon of $700~nm$ Since the power emitted by each lamp is equal, the infrared lamp, which emits $700~nm$ photons, must be emitting photons at a greater rate.
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