Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation: Practice Problem & Solution
The energy required to break one bond in DNA is $10^{-20} J$. This value in eV is nearly. (2020)
Solution Explained:
To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Photoelectric Effects and deBroglie Equation. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:
To convert energy from Joules to electron-volts (eV), divide by the elementary charge $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} C$. Energy in eV $= \frac{10^{-20}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}} = \frac{0.1}{1.6} = 0.0625 eV \approx 0.06 eV$.
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