(a) Find a symbolic expression for the wavelength λ of aphoton in terms of its energy E, Planck’s constant h, and thespeed of light c. (b) What does the equation say about thewavelengths of higher - energy photons?

(a) Find a symbolic expression for the wavelength λ of aphoton in terms of its energy E, Planck’s constant h, and thespeed of light c. (b) What does the equation say about thewavelengths of higher - energy photons?

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