Home » Classroom » JAMB Physics 2024 Question

An electron falls from an energy level of -5 44 - 942 - JAMB Physics 2024 Question


An electron falls from an energy level of -5.44eV to another energy level, E. If the emitted photon is of wavelength 5.68 x 10(^{-6})m, calculate the energy change. [ Plank's constant = 6.63 x 10(^{-34})Js, emitted radiation speed = 3.0 x 10(^8)ms(^{-1})]

A
1.49 x 10\(^{-20}\)J
B
1.49 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
C
3.49 x 10\(^{-20}\)J
D
3.49 x 10\(^{-19}\)J
Ask EduPadi AI for a Detailed Answer
Correct Option: C

Here's how to solve this problem:

  1. Identify the formula: The energy of a photon is given by E = hc/λ, where:

    • E = energy of the photon
    • h = Planck's constant (6.63 x 10⁻³⁴ Js)
    • c = speed of light (3.0 x 10⁸ m/s)
    • λ = wavelength (5.68 x 10⁻⁶ m)
  2. Plug in the values: E = (6.63 x 10⁻³⁴ Js * 3.0 x 10⁸ m/s) / 5.68 x 10⁻⁶ m

Please share this, thanks:

#JAMB #JAMB

Add your answer

Notice: Please post responsibly.

No responses