Optics Question 300

Question: The 21 cm radio wave emitted by hydrogen in interstellar space is due to the interaction called the hyperfine interaction is atomic hydrogen. the energy of the emitted wave is nearly

[CBSE PMT 1998]

Options:

A) 1017 Joule

B) 1 Joule

C) 7×108 Joule

D) 1024 Joule

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

E=hcλ=6.6×1034×3×10821×102 = 0.94×10241024J



NCERT Chapter Video Solution

Dual Pane