Find Kmax with given numerical quantities

In summary, the given expression for K(max) cannot be solved for kmax because the units are not consistent. It is likely that the first constant should be (6.63x10^-34 J s^-1) instead of (6.63x10^-34 J s).
  • #1
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Homework Statement



K(max) = (6.63x10^-34 J s)(7.09x10^14s) - 2.17x10^-19J
solve for kmax

Homework Equations



none?

The Attempt at a Solution


K = (6.63x10^-34 J s)(7.09x10^14 s) - (2.17x10^-19 J)
K = (6.63)(7.09)(10^-34)(10^14) J s^2 - (2.17x10^-19 J)
K = (47.0067)(10^-24) J s^2 - (2.17x10^-19 J)
K = (4.70067x10^-23) J s^2 - (2.17x10^-19 J)
K = J [ (4.70067x10^-23) s^2 - (2.17x10^-19) ]
K = J (10^-19) [ (4.70067x10^-4) s^2 - 2.17 ]
 
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  • #2
-34+14 = ? (It's not -24.)
 
  • #3
oh shoot, stupid mistake! haha, thanks for the catch!
 
  • #4
xpaulinabearx said:

Homework Statement



K(max) = (6.63x10^-34 J s)(7.09x10^14s) - 2.17x10^-19J
solve for kmax

The expression doesn't make sense from the outset: the units being added are not consistent.
(J*s)*s = J*s2, which is not the same as J alone, so these items cannot be added together meaningfully.

Perhaps the first item should be (6.63x10-34 J s-1) ?
 
  • #5
The first constant is Planck's constant, which does have units of J s. The second quantity is supposed to be a frequency, with units of s-1. Probably just a typo on the OP's part.
 

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