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A microwave can have a frequency of 3.8 X 1010Hz. How much energy does this microwave give off in joules?

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Answer:

2.52 x
10^(-23) J

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy given off by the microwave can be determined by the application of Planck's energy formula:

E = hf

where: E is the required energy, h is Planck's constant (6.626 x
10^(-34)
m^(2)Kg/s), and f is the frequency (3.8 x
10^(10) Hz).

So that;

E = 6.626 x
10^(-34) x 3.8 x
10^(10)

= 2.51788 x
10^(-23)

Therefore, the energy released by the wave is 2.52 x
10^(-23) J.

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