The energy of a photon of light is directly proportional to the frequency of that photon.Calculate the value of the proportionality constant,given that a photon of energy 4.4 × 10^-19 J has a frequency of 6.7 × 10¹⁴/s. A)2.9 × 10^-4 J/s B)2.9 × 10^-4 J . s C)2.9 × 10^-4 s/J D)6.6 × 10^-34 J/s E)6.6 × 10^-34 J . s

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The energy of a photon is given by E = hν, where h is Planck's constant. Solving for h gives h = E/ν = (4.4 × 10^-19 J) / (6.7 × 10^14 /s) = 6.6 × 10^-34 J . s.

The Energy of a Photon of Light Is Directly Proportional