Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Molecules and Solids - Problems - Page 854: 18

Answer

1.11 micrometers

Work Step by Step

The minimum-frequency (or maximum-wavelength) photon that enables conduction has an energy equal to the energy gap. $$E_g=hf=\frac{hc}{\lambda}$$ $$\lambda = \frac{hc}{E_g}$$ $$=\frac{(6.63\times10^{-34}J \cdot s)(3.00\times10^8m/s)}{(1.60\times10^{-19}J/eV)(1.12eV)}$$ $$=1.11\times10^{-6}m $$
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