1. Sep 2, 2013 #1

   PStudent111

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   Using h=6.6E23, show that k (Boltzmann constant) = 0.71 cm-1 deg-1? (
   
   
   
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   E = kT
   E = hv
   
   ...?
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
   The only approach I can think of is:
   
   1. E = hv
   2. kT = hv
   3. k = hv/T
   4. Since v = c/lambda, k = hc/(lambda)T
   
   But, I am stuck at the step above...

    

   PStudent111, Sep 2, 2013
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3. Sep 2, 2013 #2

   janhaa

   

   h=6.6E23
   sure
   ??

    

   janhaa, Sep 2, 2013
4. Sep 2, 2013 #3

   janhaa

   

   I believe it's
   
   [tex]E = kT = hf = (hc)/\lambda[/tex]
   then
   [tex]1/(T\lambda)=k/(hc)[/tex]

    

   janhaa, Sep 2, 2013
5. Sep 2, 2013 #4

   PStudent111

   

   E-34, my bad

    

   PStudent111, Sep 2, 2013

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