Understanding the Relationship between Energy, Frequency, and Wavelength

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Hi guys, let's see f=1/λ right? E = hf so f=h/E ==> λ =E/h?? E=hc/λ ==> λ=E/hc? Which part did i get it mixed up?
 
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semc said:
Hi guys, let's see f=1/λ right? E = hf so f=h/E ==> λ =E/h?? E=hc/λ ==> λ=E/hc? Which part did i get it mixed up?
For starters, your algebra: "E = hf so f=h/E " and "E=hc/λ ==> λ=E/hc? ". Also look up the universal wave equation: [itex]f \ne 1/\lambda[/itex]

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