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What is the frequency of a 1 MeV gamma ray?

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1 Mev = 1.602 x 10⁻¹³ J

E = hf

h = Planck's constant (6.626.10⁻³⁴ Js)

Input the value:

f = E : h

f = 1.602 x 10⁻¹³ J : 6.626 x 10⁻³⁴ Js

f = 2.42 x 10²⁰ Hz

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