The Wavelength of the Blue Light Given Off by a Mercury

question 88

Multiple Choice

The wavelength of the blue light given off by a mercury vapor street lamp is 436 nm.What is the energy of this light in joules?

• A)4.56 x 10^-28 J
• B)4.56 x 10^-19 J
• C)8.67 x 10^-32 J
• D)8.67 x 10^-23 J
• E)9.63 x 10^-40 J

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