A visible violet light emits light with a wavelength of 4.00 * 10-7 m. Calculate the frequency of the violet light.

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Harold Lozano

5 June, 00:25

A visible violet light emits light with a wavelength of 4.00 * 10-7 m. Calculate the frequency of the violet light.

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Maddison Bridges · Answer 1

For any wave,

Frequency = (speed) / (wavelength)

= (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (4 x 10⁻⁷ m)

= (3/4 x 10¹⁵) (m / m - s)

= (0.75 x 10¹⁵) / sec

= 7.5 x 10¹⁴ Hz

= 750,000 GHz