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You can use the formula: E = hc / lambda

Where: "h" is Planck's constant; "c" is the speed of light; "lambda" is the wavelength.

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What is the best definition for the measure of a photons energy?

The measure of a photon's energy is its frequency or equivalently, its wavelength. This is determined by the amount of energy carried by the photon, corresponding to the electromagnetic spectrum as visible light, radio waves or X-rays depending on the energy level.


What is the relationship between wave length and energy on the electromagnetic spectrum?

The relationship between electromagnetic energy (photon energy) and wavelength is determined by two constants - the speed of light and Planck's constant. Photon energy (in Joules) is equal to the speed of light (in metres per second) multiplied by Plancks constant (in Joule-seconds) divided by the wavelength (in metres). E = hc/wavelength where: E is photon energy h is Planck's constant = 6.626 x 10-34 Js c is the speed of light = 2.998 x 108 m/s This relationship shows that short wavelengths (e.g. X-rays) have high photon energies while long wavelengths (e.g. Radio waves) have low photon energies.


Does radio waves have the lowest energy per photon?

No, radio waves have the lowest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum, but they do not necessarily have the lowest energy per photon. The energy of a photon is determined by its frequency, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher energies. Therefore, photons from higher frequency waves such as gamma rays have higher energy per photon compared to radio waves.


Which photon has the greatest energy?

All particles which represents a quantum of light and other electromagnetic radiation is called photon. The photons with the highest energies are gamma or X-rays, UV light, Blue light, and radio waves.


What is the difference between light energy and radio wave energy?

Visible light and radio waves are both two types of the same radiation (electromagnetic waves). The difference is that visible light has a higher frequency; a higher energy per photon; and a smaller wavelength.

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What is the wavelength of a radio photon from an A.M. radio station that broadcasts at 1360 kilohertz?

680 KHz: λ (wavelength) = about 0.2739 miles and photon energy is 2.8122488E-09 electron volts.


What is the energy of a radio photon in units of joules from an FM radio station that broadcasts at 90.3 megahertz?

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What is the wavelength of a radio photon from an AM radio station that broadcasts at 820?

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What is the best definition for the measure of a photons energy?

The measure of a photon's energy is its frequency or equivalently, its wavelength. This is determined by the amount of energy carried by the photon, corresponding to the electromagnetic spectrum as visible light, radio waves or X-rays depending on the energy level.


What is the wavelength of a radio photon from an AM radio station that broadcasts at 760 kilohertz?

(300,000,000 meters per second) / (750,000 waves per second) = 400 meters per wave


Which em spectrum has the longest to the shortest energy?

There is no such thing as "long energy" or "short energy". The electromagnetic spectrum is:Radio waves; microwaves; infrared; visible light; ultraviolet; x-rays; gamma rays. In this list, going from left to right: * The energy per photon increases. * The frequency increases. * The wavelength decreases. Thus, for instance, gamma rays have the LARGEST energy per photon; the LARGEST frequency; and the SHORTEST wavelength.


A low energy electromagnetic wave would also have?

the lowest frequency Lester was here


Which color of light does the smallest energy drop of an electron produce?

The smallest energy drop of an electron produces red light. When an electron transitions to its lowest energy level, it emits a photon with the least energy, corresponding to the red wavelength of light.


What is the relationship between wave length and energy on the electromagnetic spectrum?

The relationship between electromagnetic energy (photon energy) and wavelength is determined by two constants - the speed of light and Planck's constant. Photon energy (in Joules) is equal to the speed of light (in metres per second) multiplied by Plancks constant (in Joule-seconds) divided by the wavelength (in metres). E = hc/wavelength where: E is photon energy h is Planck's constant = 6.626 x 10-34 Js c is the speed of light = 2.998 x 108 m/s This relationship shows that short wavelengths (e.g. X-rays) have high photon energies while long wavelengths (e.g. Radio waves) have low photon energies.


What is the difference among radio waves and other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Their wavelength (or frequency), the energy carried by each photon, and the names we give them. Their speeds are all the same.


Does radio waves have the lowest energy per photon?

No, radio waves have the lowest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum, but they do not necessarily have the lowest energy per photon. The energy of a photon is determined by its frequency, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher energies. Therefore, photons from higher frequency waves such as gamma rays have higher energy per photon compared to radio waves.


Is a wavelength of a radio longer or shorter than a radio wavelength?

That depends on what station the radio is tuned to and the other radio signal. In general, they tend to be quite similar if not identical.