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How many wavelengths of Kr86 are contained in one meter?

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1553164.13
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652189.63
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2347127.23
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1650763.73
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Solution

The correct option is D 1650763.73

An old definition (from 1960) of the meter involves using an orange line from the emission spectrum of Kr86.

The wavelength of emission =6057.802106

So that one meter equalled =1650763.73


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