Calculating Energy from Wavelengths: How do I Use the Equation?

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To calculate energy from wavelengths using the equation deltaE = hv, one must identify the variables involved. The Rydberg constant (R) is determined from the plotted values, while c represents the speed of light. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the correlation coefficient labeled R2 on the plot, which is distinct from the Rydberg constant. Participants clarify that the process involves substituting known values into the equation for energy calculation. Understanding these components is essential for accurately determining energy from wavelength data.
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I calculated all the wavelengths, and plotted the values, but how do I find energy from the equation deltaE = hv?
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Looks to me like just a plug and chug, I am not sure what's the problem.
 
Borek said:
Looks to me like just a plug and chug, I am not sure what's the problem.

But what is the R, and what is the c?

thanks.
 
R is what you are to find from the plot (so called Rydberg constant), c is the speed of light.

R2 mentioned on the plot seems to be a correlation coefficient, this can be confusing.
 

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