Questions: What is the frequency of green light that has a wavelength of 501 nm? (c=3.00 × 10^8 m / s)
Transcript text: What is the frequency of green light that has a wavelength of 501 nm ? ( $c=3.00$ $\left.\times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\right)$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the given values
We are given the wavelength of green light and the speed of light:
Wavelength, λ=501nm=501×10−9m
Speed of light, c=3.00×108m/s
Step 2: Use the relationship between speed, wavelength, and frequency
The relationship between the speed of light (c), wavelength (λ), and frequency (f) is given by:
c=λf
Step 3: Solve for frequency
Rearrange the equation to solve for frequency (f):
f=λc
Step 4: Substitute the given values into the equation
Substitute c=3.00×108m/s and λ=501×10−9m into the equation:
f=501×10−9m3.00×108m/s
Step 5: Calculate the frequency
Perform the division:
f=501×10−93.00×108f=5.01×10−73.00×108f=5.988×1014Hz