Why does the emission of an alpha particle always result in transmutation?
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Answer:
D) directly, inversely
Explanation:
The energy of a photon of light is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength.
Frequency is the number of waves that passes through a point per unit of time.
Wavelength is the is the distance between successive crests or troughs on a wave.
Mathematically, frequency is related to wavelength and velocity using;
Energy = h x f
where h is the Planck's constant
f is the frequency
Since c = f ∧
where f is the frequency of the wave
∧ is the wavelength of the wave
c is the speed of light
So;
f = c/∧
Therefore;
E =
From the equation, we see an inverse relationship between E and wavelength and a direct one with frequency.
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