Some digital cordless phones operate at 5.2 GHz (1 GHz = 10^9 Hz). What is the energy, in joules, of a single 2.4 GHz photon? (A) 0.13 J (B) 3.4 X 10^-24 J (C) 3.4 X 10^-19 J (D) 1.6 X 10^-35 J (E) 0.92 J
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1 GHz = 10^9 Hz So, 2.4 GHz = 2.4 * 10^9 Hz The energy of a photon can be calculated using the formula E = h*f, where h is Planck's constant and f is the frequency of the photon. Show more…
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