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4 years ago

What is the relationship between wavelength and the amount of energy the wave carries?

Physics

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nadezda [96]4 years ago

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Answer:

Energy is inversely proportional to wavelength.

Explanation:

The amount of energy, E, a wave carries is given as:

E = hf

where h = Planck's constant and f = frequency of the wave

Frequency and wavelength are related by the equation:

c = λf

=> f = c/λ

where λ = wavelength

Therefore, energy is:

E = hc/λ

This shows that energy is inversely proportional to wavelength. As wavelength increase, energy decreases and vice versa.

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136 = 18.35 x t

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t= 7.41 s

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