Chapter 5, Problem 5.79UTC

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The diagram having the longest wavelength should be selected.

Concept Introduction:The distance between two successive identical parts of the wave (from successive trough to trough or crest to crest) is said to be the wavelength.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The diagram having the shortest wavelength should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

The distance between two successive identical parts of the wave (from successive trough to trough or crest to crest) is said to be the wavelength.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The diagram having the highest frequency should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

The relationship between wavelength and frequency is given as:

  $\nu =\frac{c}{\lambda }$

Where $\nu$ is the frequency, $c$ is speed of light, and $\lambda$ is the wavelength.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The diagram having the lowest frequency should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

The relationship between wavelength and frequency is given as:

  $\nu =\frac{c}{\lambda }$

Where $\nu$ is the frequency, $c$ is speed of light, and $\lambda$ is the wavelength.