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How is the equation E = hf able to describe how much energy photons have? f is frequency, implying that light is a wave, but photons move in straight lines.
The equation E = hf and how photons move
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The equation E = hf, where E represents energy and f denotes frequency, accurately describes the energy of photons. This relationship indicates that the energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, confirming that light behaves as a wave. Despite this wave-like behavior, photons travel in straight lines, demonstrating their particle nature. This duality is fundamental in understanding the behavior of light in various contexts, including quantum mechanics.
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