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The number of photons per second on an average emitted by the source of monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm, when it delivers the power of 3.3×10−3 watt will be : (h=6.6×10−34 Js)

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A

1017

B

1016

C

1015

D

1018

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Correct Answer :

Option B

1016

10^16

Solution :

To find the number of photons emitted per second by the source of monochromatic light, we can use the relation between power, energy of a single photon, and the rate of emission of photons.

The total power P delivered by the source is the total energy emitted per second. If n is the number of photons emitted per second and E is the energy of a single photon, then:
P=n×E
Therefore, the number of photons emitted per second is:
n=PE

According to Planck's quantum theory, the energy E of a single photon of wavelength λ is given by:
E=hcλ
where:
- h is Planck's constant = 6.6×10-34 Js
- c is the speed of light in vacuum ≈ 3×108 m/s
- λ is the wavelength of light = 600 nm=600×10-9 m=6×10-7 m

First, let's calculate the energy of a single photon:
E=6.6×10-34×3×1086×10-7
Simplifying the values:
E=19.8×10-266×10-7
E=3.3×10-19 Joules

Now, substitute the values of power P=3.3×10-3 W and photon energy E back into the formula for n:
n=3.3×10-33.3×10-19
n=10-3--19
n=1016 s-1

Thus, the average number of photons emitted per second by the source is 1016.

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