What is the wavelength (in nm) of blue light that has a frequency of 6.59 x 10¹4 s¹? (c = 3.00 x 108 m/ s)

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**What is the wavelength (in nm) of blue light that has a frequency of 6.59 × 10¹⁴ s⁻¹? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s)**

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To solve this problem, we can use the formula that relates the speed of light (c), frequency (ν), and wavelength (λ): 

\[ λ = \frac{c}{ν} \]

Given:
- Frequency (ν) = \(6.59 × 10^{14} \, \text{s}^{-1}\)
- Speed of light (c) = \(3.00 × 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\)

First, calculate the wavelength in meters:

\[ λ = \frac{3.00 × 10^8 \text{ m/s}}{6.59 × 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}} \]

Then convert the wavelength from meters to nanometers by multiplying by \(10^9\) (since 1 m = \(10^9\) nm).

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Transcribed Image Text:**Question 23 of 26** **What is the wavelength (in nm) of blue light that has a frequency of 6.59 × 10¹⁴ s⁻¹? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s)** --- To solve this problem, we can use the formula that relates the speed of light (c), frequency (ν), and wavelength (λ): \[ λ = \frac{c}{ν} \] Given: - Frequency (ν) = \(6.59 × 10^{14} \, \text{s}^{-1}\) - Speed of light (c) = \(3.00 × 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\) First, calculate the wavelength in meters: \[ λ = \frac{3.00 × 10^8 \text{ m/s}}{6.59 × 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}} \] Then convert the wavelength from meters to nanometers by multiplying by \(10^9\) (since 1 m = \(10^9\) nm). **Calculator Interface:** A keypad is displayed for inputting numbers, arithmetic operations, and scientific notation, indicating a space to input the calculated wavelength in nanometers (nm).
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