Formula Explanation
p = h / wavelength = E / c
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Quantum Physics
Photon Momentum Calculator
Use this photon momentum calculator to calculate calculate photon momentum from wavelength or energy.
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Photon momentum is Planck's constant divided by wavelength.
Wavelength
500 nm
Photon momentum
1.325214e-27 kg m/s
Photon energy
3.972892e-19 J
Photon energy
2.479684 eV
Scenario and Comparison
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1.325214e-27 kg m/s
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- Step 2Keep the units consistent with the labels shown beside each input.
- Step 3Apply the formula: p = h / wavelength = E / c.
- Step 4Review the primary result and supporting values.
Example calculation
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Given
- Wavelength: 500 nm
Steps
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- Apply p = h / wavelength = E / c.
Result
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