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A bulb emits light having λ=5500 A. The bulb is rated as 100 watt and 15% of the energy is emitted as light. How many photons are emitted by the bulb per second?

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4.15×1011
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2.68×1011
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4.15×1019
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2.68×1019
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Solution

The correct option is C 4.15×1019
Given,
Power of the bulb =100 watt=100 J s1
So, the energy released by the bulb in the form of light per second =100×15100 J=15 J
Again, the wavelength of emitted light, λ=5500 A
We know,
E=nhv=n×hcλ=Energy emitted by bulb in the form of light
Thus,
n×hc5500×1010=15 J

n×6.62×1034×3×1085500×1010=15 J

n=4.15×1019

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