An electronic transition in an atom requires an energy input of

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An electronic transition in an atom requires an energy input of 4.1×10−19 J4.1\times10^{-19}\,\text{J}. Which of the following photon wavelengths is closest to the minimum needed to cause this transition? (a) 650 nm650\,\text{nm} (b) 800 nm800\,\text{nm} (c) 480 nm480\,\text{nm} (d) 350 nm350\,\text{nm}

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