AIPMT PRELIMS2009Physics-Optics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Physics Photon Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Monochromatic light of wavelength 667 nₘ is produced by a helium neon laser. The power emitted is 9 mW. The number of photons arriving per sec. On the average at a target irradiated by this beam is:

A

3 × 10¹⁶

B

9 × 10¹⁵

C

3 × 10¹⁹

D

9 × 10¹⁷

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The number of photons is calculated using the formula Pλ/hc, where P is the power, λ is the wavelength, h is Planck's constant, and c is the speed of light. Substituting the given values gives 3 × 10¹⁶ photons per second.

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