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What is the wavelength of light (nm) that has a frequency of 4.62 ×1014s-1?

a. 932

b. 649

c. 1.54 × 10-3

d.1.07 × 106

A

932

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649

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1.54 × 10-3

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1.07 × 106

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Solution

The correct option is b

649

The wavelength (λ) and frequency (ν) of the electromagnetic wave are related by the equation

c = λ.ν, whereby,

λ = 3.0 x108 / 4.62 ×1014 = 0.649 x 10-6 m = 649nm


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