In the formula E=nhf for a photon, what is n ?

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The formula E=nhf defines the energy of photons, where "n" represents the number of photons. This interpretation is established when E, h (Planck's constant), and f (frequency) are understood in their conventional contexts. The discussion confirms that "n" does not refer to energy levels but specifically quantifies the number of photons involved in the energy calculation.

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In the formula E=nhf for a photon, what is "n"?

In the formula E=nhf for a photon, what is "n"?
The number of photons? or the energy level?
 
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number of photons.
 
...at least, assuming that E and h and f have their typical meanings, then n is the number of photons...
 
n is number of photons..
 

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