A CD player uses a laser whose light frequency is 3.85 × 10^14 Hz. Calculate the energy, in joules, of the photons


2.55 × 10^–19 J

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

Electrons in atoms

a. orbit the nucleus in well-defined circular orbits. b. radiate electromagnetic energy continuously. c. act as if spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus. d. behave as predicted by quantum mechanics.

Physics & Space Science

The lowest energy level in an atom is its

a. ionization level. b. emission level. c. absorption level. d. photon level. e. ground state.

Physics & Space Science

A thin spherical copper shell of radius 9.5 cm carries an excess charge of -4.2 nC. How many excess electrons are on

(a) the outer surface of the shell, and (b) the inner surface? (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C)

Physics & Space Science

A 200-? resistor, a 25-mH inductor, and a capacitor are connected in series across an ac voltage source at 1000 Hz. If the impedance of this circuit is 240 ?, which one of the following quantities could be the capacitance of the capacitor?

A) 6.5 ?F B) 4.2 ?F C) 3.2 ?F D) 7.5 ?F E) 5.5 ?F

Physics & Space Science