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An x-ray has a wavelength of 1.3 A. Calculate the energy (in J) of one photon of this radiation.
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First, we need to convert the wavelength from Angstroms (A) to meters (m). 1 Angstrom = 1 x 10^-10 meters. So, 1.3 A = 1.3 x 10^-10 m. Show more…
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