Chapter 6.1, Problem 1PPB

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Thewavelength(in meter) of an electromagneticwavefor a given frequency is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Light is measured by its wavelength (in nanometres) or frequency (in Hertz).

One wavelength equals the distance between two successive wave crests or troughs.

Frequency (Hertz) equals the number of waves that passes a given point per second.

The relation between the speed of light, wavelength, and frequency is as follows:

$c=v\lambda$

Here, $v$ is the frequency, $\lambda$ is the wavelength, and $c$ is the speed of light ($3.00\times {10}^8\text{ m/s}$).