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If a light wave has a wavelength of 500nm in air what is the frequency of the wave? [c ...

If a light wave has a wavelength of 500nm in air what is the frequency of the wave?
[c = 3 x 108 ms-1]
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  • A 3.0 x 1014 Hz
  • B 6.0 x 1014 Hz
  • C 6.0 x 1012 Hz
  • D 2.5 x 1014 Hz
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
f = c/λ ∴ f = c = 3 x 108
λ 500 x 109




=6.0 x 1014 Hz

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