Gamma rays (γ-rays) are high-energy photons. In a certain nuclear reaction, a γ-ray of energy 0.815 MeV (million electronvolts) is produced. Compute the frequency of such a photon. Answer must be in Hz.

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Answer:

Frequency, [tex]\nu=1.96\times 10^{20}\ Hz[/tex]

Explanation:

Given that,

Energy of a gamma rays, [tex]E=0.815\ MeV=0.815\times 10^6\ eV[/tex]

Since, [tex]1\ eV=1.6\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex]

[tex]0.815\times 10^6\ eV=0.815\times 10^6\times 1.6\times 10^{-19}\ J[/tex]

[tex]E=1.304\times 10^{-13}\ J[/tex]

The energy of a wave is given by :

[tex]E=h\nu[/tex]

[tex]\nu[/tex] is the frequency of such a photon

[tex]\nu=\dfrac{E}{h}[/tex]

[tex]\nu=\dfrac{1.304\times 10^{-13}\ J}{6.63\times 10^{-34}\ Js}[/tex]

[tex]\nu=1.96\times 10^{20}\ Hz[/tex]

So, the frequency of such a photon is [tex]1.96\times 10^{20}\ Hz[/tex]. Hence, this is the required solution.