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The frequency of a green light is `6 xx 10^(14)Hz`. Its wavelength is

A

500nm

B

5nm

C

5000nm

D

none of these

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To find the wavelength of green light given its frequency, we can use the relationship between frequency (ν), wavelength (λ), and the speed of light (c). The formula is: \[ c = \nu \cdot \lambda \] Where: - \( c \) is the speed of light (approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \) m/s), - \( \nu \) is the frequency (given as \( 6 \times 10^{14} \) Hz), - \( \lambda \) is the wavelength in meters. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Write down the formula**: \[ c = \nu \cdot \lambda \] 2. **Rearrange the formula to solve for wavelength (λ)**: \[ \lambda = \frac{c}{\nu} \] 3. **Substitute the known values into the equation**: \[ \lambda = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}}{6 \times 10^{14} \text{ Hz}} \] 4. **Perform the division**: - First, divide the coefficients: \[ \frac{3}{6} = 0.5 \] - Next, subtract the exponents (using the property of exponents): \[ 10^8 / 10^{14} = 10^{8-14} = 10^{-6} \] - Combine these results: \[ \lambda = 0.5 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m} \] 5. **Convert to a more standard form**: - Rewrite \( 0.5 \times 10^{-6} \) as: \[ 5 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m} \] 6. **Convert to nanometers**: - Since \( 1 \text{ nm} = 10^{-9} \text{ m} \): \[ 5 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m} = 500 \text{ nm} \] ### Final Answer: The wavelength of the green light is \( 500 \text{ nm} \).

To find the wavelength of green light given its frequency, we can use the relationship between frequency (ν), wavelength (λ), and the speed of light (c). The formula is: \[ c = \nu \cdot \lambda \] Where: - \( c \) is the speed of light (approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \) m/s), - \( \nu \) is the frequency (given as \( 6 \times 10^{14} \) Hz), - \( \lambda \) is the wavelength in meters. ...
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