Light waves are electromagnetic waves that travel at 3.00 x 108 m/s. The eye is most sensitive to light having a wavelength of 5.50 x 10-7 m. (a) Find the frequency of this light wave. Hz (b) Find its period.

Light waves are electromagnetic waves that travel at 3.00 x 108 m/s. The eye is most sensitive to light having a wavelength of 5.50 x 10-7 m. (a) Find the frequency of this light wave. Hz (b) Find its period.

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Light waves are electromagnetic waves that travel at 3.00 x 108 m/s. The eye is most sensitive to light having a wavelength of 5.50 x 10-7 m.
(a) Find the frequency of this light wave.
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(b) Find its period.
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