Gamma-ray bursters are objects in the uni- verse that emit pulses of gamma rays with high energies. The frequency of the most en- ergetic bursts has been measured at around 3.0 x 1021 Hz. The speed of light is 3 x 10° m/s. What is the wavelength of these gamma rays? Answer in units of m.

Gamma-ray bursters are objects in the uni- verse that emit pulses of gamma rays with high energies. The frequency of the most en- ergetic bursts has been measured at around 3.0 x 1021 Hz. The speed of light is 3 x 10° m/s. What is the wavelength of these gamma rays? Answer in units of m.

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Gamma-ray bursters are objects in the uni-
verse that emit pulses of gamma rays with
high energies. The frequency of the most en-
ergetic bursts has been measured at around
3.0 x 1021 Hz.
The speed of light is 3 x 10° m/s.
What is the wavelength of these gamma
rays?
Answer in units of m.

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