Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Molecules and Solids - Problems - Page 855: 24

Answer

The wavelength is 0.96 micrometers.

Work Step by Step

The wavelength of the photon that is emitted has an energy equal to the energy gap. $$E_g= hf=\frac{hc}{\lambda}$$ $$\lambda = \frac{hc}{E_g}$$ $$=\frac{(6.63\times10^{-34}J \cdot s)(3.00\times10^8m/s)}{(1.60\times10^{-19}J/eV)(1.3eV)}$$ $$=9.6\times10^{-7}m $$
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