Which of the wavelengths 4000oA and 8000oA has a higher frequency?
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Solution
Speed of electromagnetic wave v=3×108m/s in vacuum. Frequency of wave ν=vλ ⟹ν∝1λ(∵v=same) This means higher the wavelength of light, lower is the frequency. Thus 4000Ao light has higher frequency than 8000Ao light.