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Interpretation:
The given table has to be completed.
Frequency | Wavelength | Energy of photon | Event |
Concept Introduction:
The relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed of light is given below.
Where,
Energy of a photon can be expressed mathematically as given below.
The wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation and their corresponding frequencies are given below in the table.
Radiation type | Frequency / | Wavelength / | Energy of photon / |
x-rays and | |||
Ultraviolet | |||
Visible light | |||
Violet | |||
Blue | |||
Green | |||
Yellow | |||
Orange | |||
Red | |||
Infrared | |||
Microwaves and radio waves |
Explanation of Solution
First row:
The frequency of the radiation is
The calculation of wavelength and energy of the radiation can be done as shown below.
Second row:
The energy of the radiation is
The calculation of wavelength and frequency of the radiation can be done as shown below.
Third row:
The frequency of the radiation is
The calculation of wavelength and energy of the radiation can be done as shown below.
Fourth row:
The wavelength of the radiation is
The calculation of frequencyand energy of the radiation can be done as shown below.
Now, the given table can be filled up as given below.
Frequency | Wavelength | Energy of photon | Event |
Sun tan | |||
Reading | |||
Microwave popcorn | |||
Dental x-ray |
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