What is the frequency of light #(s^-1)# that has a wavelength of #3.86 * 10^-5# #cm#?
1 Answer
Feb 19, 2017
Explanation:
We are given the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave and asked to calculate the frequency. The relevant equation is:
λ = c/ν
where wavelength is in m, and c is the speed of light
Convert the given wavelength into meters:
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