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(a)
The energy of the photon emitted.
(a)
Answer to Problem 41AAP
The energy of the photon emitted is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate energy of the photon emitted
Here, change in energy of the photon between the states is
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the energy of the photon emitted is
(b)
The frequency of the photon.
(b)
Answer to Problem 41AAP
The frequency of the photon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate frequency of the photon
Here, Planck's constant is
Conclusion:
The values of Planck constant is
Substitute
Thus, the frequency of the photon is
(c)
The wavelength of the photon.
(c)
Answer to Problem 41AAP
The wavelength of the photon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression to calculate wavelength of the photon
Here, speed of light is c.
Conclusion:
The value of speed of light is
Substitute
Thus, the wavelength of the photon is
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