How would the frequency of a light wave change if the wavelength is doubled?   Group of answer choices   1. frequency would stay the same 2. frequency would be 1/4 as much 3. frequency would be tripled 4. frequency would be cut in half 5. frequency would be doubled

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16. How would the frequency of a light wave change if the wavelength is doubled?
 
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1. frequency would stay the same
2. frequency would be 1/4 as much
3. frequency would be tripled
4. frequency would be cut in half
5. frequency would be doubled
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