Question

± Find the Wavelength

Assume the following waves are propagating in air.

Part A

Calculate the wavelength ?1 for gamma rays of frequency f1 = 7.10×10²¹ Hz .

Express your answer in meters.

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ANSWER:

?1 =

______

m

Part C

Calculate the wavelength ?2 for visible light of frequency f2 = 5.85×10¹⁴ Hz .

Express your answer in meters.

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ANSWER:

?2 =

_______ m

Answer 1

A)

C = f

= C / f

C = 3 x 10^8 m/s

f = 7.10 x 10^21 Hz

1 = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (7.10 x 10^21 Hz)

1 = 4.225 x 10^-14 m

C)

2 = C / f2

2 = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (5.85 x 10^14 Hz)

2 = 5.128 x 10^-7 m