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Long-wavelength infrared cameras detect infrared radiation with a wavelength of 1.0 x 10-5 meters. How much energy is in these waves? Talas​

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Answer: The energy of the infrared radiation is
19.8* 10^(-21)J

Step-by-step explanation:

The relationship between wavelength and energy of the wave follows the equation:


E=(hc)/(\lambda)

E= energy


\lambda = wavelength of the wave =
1.0* 10^(-5)m

h = Planck's constant =
6.626* 10^(-34)Js

c = speed of light =
3* 10^8m/s


E=(6.626* 10^(-34)Js* 3* 10^8m/s)/(1.0* 10^(-5)m)


E=19.8* 10^(-21)J

Thus energy of the infrared radiation is
19.8* 10^(-21)J

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