Question

Find the wavelength (in nm) of a 2.52 eV photon. a. 492.34127 nm.b. 585.88611 nm.c. 541.5754 nm.d. 418.49008 nm.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is (a).

Explanation:

Given that,

The energy of photon, E = 2.52 eV

We need to find the wavelength of the photon in nm. The formula for the energy of a photon is given by :

$E=\dfrac{hc}{\lambda}\\\\\lambda=\dfrac{hc}{E}\\\\\lambda=\dfrac{6.63\times 10^{-34}\times 3\times 10^8}{2.52\times 1.6\times 10^{-19}}\\\\=4.93\times 10^{-7}\ m\\\\=493\ nm$

The nearest option is a) i.e. 492.34127 nm.