Gamma rays are photons with very high energy.What is the wavelength of a gamma-ray photon with energy 7.7 × 10^-13 J? A)2.6 × 10^-13 m B)3.9 × 10^-13 m C)3.1 × 10^-13 m D)3.5 × 10^-13 m

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The wavelength of a photon can be calculated using the formula λ = hc/E, where h is Planck's constant (6.626 × 10^-34 J·s), c is the speed of light (3 × 10^8 m/s), and E is the energy of the photon. Substituting the given energy into the formula gives λ = (6.626 × 10^-34 J·s × 3 × 10^8 m/s) / 7.7 × 10^-13 J = 2.6 × 10^-13 m.

Gamma Rays Are Photons with Very High Energy