If the wavelength of ultraviolet light is 125 nanometers, what is the energy of one quantum of this radiation? (a) 6.19 x 10-14 J (c) 3.60 x 10-23 J (b) 1.59 x 10-18 J (d) 9.24 x 10-40 J

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7-20. If the wavelength of ultraviolet light is 125 nanometers, what is the energy of one quantum of
this radiation?
(a) 6.19 x 10-14 J
(c) 3.60 x 10-23 J
(b) 1.59 x 10-18 J
(d) 9.24 x 10-40 J
Transcribed Image Text:7-20. If the wavelength of ultraviolet light is 125 nanometers, what is the energy of one quantum of this radiation? (a) 6.19 x 10-14 J (c) 3.60 x 10-23 J (b) 1.59 x 10-18 J (d) 9.24 x 10-40 J
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