Question

the optical portion of the electromagnetic spectrum above represents visible light, (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet). which statement is correct about the optical portion of the spectrum?
a the photons of red light have more energy than photons of violet light.

b the photons of red light have equal energy as photons of violet light.

c the photons of red light have less energy than photons of violet light.

d the photons of violet light have less energy than photons of red light.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement, we use the formula for the energy of a photon, \( E = hf \) (where \( E \) is energy, \( h \) is Planck's constant, and \( f \) is frequency). In the visible spectrum, red light has a lower frequency than violet light. Since \( h \) is constant, a lower frequency means lower energy. So red light photons have less energy than violet light photons.

Answer:

C. The photons of red light have less energy than photons of violet light.