Answer:
E = 4.7 x [tex]10^{-19}[/tex] Joules
Explanation:
Solution:
The wavelength of a particular color of violet light = 417 nm
What is the energy = ?
In order to calculate energy, we will use the following formula:
E = hf
where, f = frequency = 1/wavelength = c/λ
where c = speed of light = 299 792 458 m / s or 3 x [tex]10^{8}[/tex] m/s
where h = Plank's constant = 6.62x [tex]10^{-34}[/tex] [tex]m^{2}[/tex] kg / s
So,
λ = 417 nm
1 nm = [tex]10^{-9}[/tex] m
so,
λ = 417 x [tex]10^{-9}[/tex] m
Now, just plug in the values to calculate the energy of this wavelength of light.
E = hc/λ
E = ( 6.62x [tex]10^{-34}[/tex] ) (299 792 458) / (417 x [tex]10^{-9}[/tex] )
E = 0.047 x[tex]10^{-17}[/tex]
E = 4.7 x [tex]10^{-19}[/tex] Joules