Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 7, Problem 1SC
The lasers used in supermarket scanners emit red light at a wavelength of 633 nm. Compact disc players use lasers that emit light (that is not visible) at 840 nm. Which photons—those emitted by supermarket scanners or compact disc (CD) players—contain more energy per photon?
Supermarket scanners
CD players
They both contain the same amount of energy per photon.
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