Light sample A has a frequency of 5.90 x 10¹5 Hz and light sample B has a frequency of 8.70 x 10¹⁰ Hz. L L What is the wavelength of light sample A in meters? What is the wavelength of light sample B in meters?

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**Light Frequency and Wavelength Calculation**

Light sample A has a frequency of \(5.90 \times 10^{15}\) Hz, and light sample B has a frequency of \(8.70 \times 10^{18}\) Hz.

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1. **What is the wavelength of light sample A in meters?**  
2. **What is the wavelength of light sample B in meters?**  

**Explanation:**

To find the wavelength (\(\lambda\)) of a light sample, use the formula:

\[
\lambda = \frac{c}{f}
\]

Where:
- \(c\) is the speed of light (\(3.00 \times 10^8\) meters per second)
- \(f\) is the frequency of the light

This formula shows the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength: as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
Transcribed Image Text:**Light Frequency and Wavelength Calculation** Light sample A has a frequency of \(5.90 \times 10^{15}\) Hz, and light sample B has a frequency of \(8.70 \times 10^{18}\) Hz. ### Questions: 1. **What is the wavelength of light sample A in meters?** 2. **What is the wavelength of light sample B in meters?** **Explanation:** To find the wavelength (\(\lambda\)) of a light sample, use the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{c}{f} \] Where: - \(c\) is the speed of light (\(3.00 \times 10^8\) meters per second) - \(f\) is the frequency of the light This formula shows the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength: as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
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