Photon Output of 100kW FM Radio Transmitter

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A 100 kW FM radio transmitter operating at 97.5 MHz emits photons at a specific rate determined by its power output. The relationship between power, energy, and time is crucial for calculating the number of photons emitted per second. By using the formula P = E/t, one can derive the energy emitted in terms of photons. The discussion emphasizes understanding the physics behind the calculations rather than simply providing answers. Ultimately, the participant successfully solved the problem.
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How many photon/sec??

An FM radio transmitter has a power output of 100 kW and operates at a frequency of 97.5 MHz. How many photons per second does the transmitter emit?
 
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Ok, consider first that the power output of the transmitter is the energy released from the transmitter in a given time (in the form of photons) divided by that time, as in

P_{ower of transmitter}=\frac{E_{nergy emitted}}{t_{ime}} and think of the energy as a number of photons. Where do you get?
 


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Ok, consider first that the power output of the transmitter is the energy released from the transmitter in a given time (in the form of photons) divided by that time, as in

P_{ower of transmitter}=\frac{E_{nergy emitted}}{t_{ime}} and think of the energy as a number of photons. Where do you get?

oh thanks i managed to solve it
 
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