Use Planck's equation to determine the energy,in J/photon,of radiation of frequency 5.8 × 10¹⁵ s^-1. A)3.8 × 10^-18 J B)1.7 × 10²⁴ J C)5.8 × 10^-25 J D)1.7 × 10^-16 J E)5.2 × 10^-8 J

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Planck's equation is E = hν, where h is Planck's constant (6.626 × 10^-34 J·s) and ν is the frequency. Substituting the given frequency, E = (6.626 × 10^-34 J·s) × (5.8 × 10^15 s^-1) = 3.8 × 10^-18 J/photon.

Use Planck's Equation to Determine the Energy,in J/photon,of Radiation of Frequency