NATURE OF EM AS PARTICLE - ENERGY OF A PHOTON RELATED TO FREQUENCY AND WAVELENGTH Flashcards
1
Q
Define a photon.
A
A photon is a single quantum of light. A quantum is the smallest amount of a physical property, for example light.
2
Q
How do u calculate the energy of a photon?
A
c = βπ = βπ / π
3
Q
Planckβs constant
A
h = 6.63 x10 ^β34
4
Q
the speed of light in a vacuum
A
c = 3x10 ^8 m.s ^β1
