A particular electronic transition in an atom needs an energy input of

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Particles and radiation · Particles and radiation

Problem

A particular electronic transition in an atom needs an energy input of 5.10×10−19 J5.10\times10^{-19}\,\text{J}. Determine, with calculation, whether a photon of wavelength 380 nm380\,\text{nm} can induce this transition. State “yes” or “no” and justify numerically.

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