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amaresh92
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can anyone tell me the meaning of frequency and wavelength of photon.what exactly it indicates?As it is particle then how it can have frequency and wavelength?frequecy is charaterstics of wave.
The frequency of a photon refers to the number of wave cycles that pass through a specific point in one second. It is measured in hertz (Hz). The wavelength of a photon, on the other hand, refers to the distance between two consecutive wave peaks and is measured in meters (m). Together, these two properties determine the energy and behavior of a photon.
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional to each other. This means that as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases and vice versa. This relationship is defined by the equation: wavelength = speed of light / frequency.
The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that as the frequency increases, the energy of the photon also increases, while the wavelength decreases. This relationship is defined by the equation: energy = Planck's constant * frequency.
The frequency and wavelength of a photon determine its color. Colors with shorter wavelengths (such as blue and violet) have higher frequencies and carry more energy, while colors with longer wavelengths (such as red and orange) have lower frequencies and carry less energy. This is why blue light has a higher frequency and shorter wavelength than red light.
Yes, the frequency and wavelength of a photon can change. This can happen when a photon interacts with matter or travels through different mediums. For example, when a photon passes through a prism, its wavelength changes, resulting in the separation of white light into the different colors of the visible spectrum. Additionally, the frequency and wavelength of a photon can also be affected by the Doppler effect, which occurs when the source of the photon is moving relative to the observer.