Question

it is determined that a certain light wave has a wavelength of 3.012x10^-12 m. the light travels at 2.99x10^8 m/s. what is the frequency of the light wave

Answer 1

Answer:

$9.93\times 10^{19}Hz$

Explanation:

Speed of light is the product of its wavelength and frequency, expressed as

S=fw

Where s represent speed, f is frequency while w is wavelength

Making f the subject of the formula then

f=s/w

Substituting 2.99x10^8 m/s for s and 3.012x10^-12 m for w then

$f=\frac {2.99\times 10^{8}}{3.012\times 10^{-12}}=9.926958831341\times 10^{19}\\f\approx 9.93\times 10^{19}Hz$

Therefore, the frequency equals to $9.93\times 10^{19}Hz$