Chapter 38, Problem 28A

To determine

Whether the white light has single photon or not.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The electromagnetic spectrum is the representation of the various components of white light. It consists light of various colors.

The white light is the mixture of the various other colors of light. The frequency of every color of light is different, so the photon of all colors light is different. Single photon of the white light is not possible because the white light is the mixture of various colors.

Conclusion:

The white light has no single photon because the white light is the mixture of various colors.