Chapter 8, Problem 103A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: It is to be determined how the wavelength of light changes with an increase in frequency.

Concept introduction:

The relation between frequency and wavelength is as follows:

  $\nu =\frac{c}{\lambda }$

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

Answer to Problem 103A

Wavelength decreases

Explanation of Solution

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related as shown:

  $\nu \propto \frac{1}{\lambda }$

So, if wavelength increases frequency decreases, and vice-versa.

Thus, wavelength decreases with increasing frequency.