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Sasha
#1 Posted : Monday, July 23, 2012 3:28:11 PM
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If the equation is E=hf, I don't see how the units work out. If E is measured in Joules (J), the products of hf must equal (J). But if h is measured in (J/s) and f measured in (1/s), then the product is J/s^2, not J -the units don't cancel out. Could you explain what I'm missing? Or is Plank's constant h supposed to be in J x s?

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#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:27:09 PM
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Planck's constant has units of Joules-seconds. (J x s)
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