How Do You Calculate the Number of Photons in Light?

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To calculate the number of photons in light, use the formula E = hf, where E represents the total energy of the light, h is Planck's constant (approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 J·s), and f is the frequency of the light. The total energy in light can be determined by multiplying the power of the light source by the duration of time the light is emitted. The number of photons is then calculated by dividing the total energy by the energy per photon.

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i want to know how to calculate the number of photons in light
 
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Use the fact that the energy per photon is E = hf, and use the total energy in the light to calculate how many photons are making up that energy.
 
Please can you tell me the formula for the total energy in light
 

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