Science Common Sense

1480 - What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its frequency?

The energy of a photon (a tiny particle of light) is directly related to its frequency. The higher the frequency, the more energy the photon has. This relationship is described by the equation:

Energy = Frequency x Planck's Constant

Where Planck's Constant is a special number that helps us solve the equation.

Think of it like a guitar string: when you pluck it faster, it vibrates with a higher frequency and produces a brighter (more energetic) sound. Similarly, photons with higher frequencies have more energy.