Frequence and wavelength of a photon

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The discussion revolves around calculating the frequency and wavelength of a photon given its energy in electron volts. The subject area pertains to quantum physics and the properties of photons.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to begin the problem. Some participants suggest using the relationship between energy and frequency, referencing Planck's constant. Others discuss different methods for calculating wavelength, including using the wave equation.

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Participants have offered guidance on relevant equations and relationships, with some exploring multiple methods for solving the problem. There is an ongoing exchange of ideas without a clear consensus on the best approach.

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There is a mention of the importance of unit consistency when applying the equations. The original poster's initial confusion highlights the challenge of starting the problem without prior knowledge of the relevant concepts.

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Calculate the frequency and wavelength of a photon with 6.2 x 10^4 eV of energy.


I have no idea where to start, so can anyone please point me in the right direction.
 
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You can relate the energy of a photon to its frequency by using Planck's constant. Have you seen this before: E=hf

Be careful of your units.
 
oh thanks a lot, i used the equation to get frequency
and for the wavelength, i used E = (h)(c) / λdoes it look right?
 
You can do that to get the wavelength, or you could just directly apply the wave equation c=fλ to get it. A little more straight forward if you've already found the frequency.
 

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