Infrared radiation from young stars can pass through the heavy dust clouds surrounding them, allowing astronomers here on Earth to study the earliest stages of star formation, before a star begins to emit visible light. Suppose an infrared telescope is tuned to detect infrared radiation with a frequency of 13.6THZ. Calculate the wavelength of the infrared radiation. Round your answer to 3 significant digits.

Infrared radiation from young stars can pass through the heavy dust clouds surrounding them, allowing astronomers here on Earth to study the earliest stages of star formation, before a star begins to emit visible light. Suppose an infrared telescope is tuned to detect infrared radiation with a frequency of 13.6THZ. Calculate the wavelength of the infrared radiation. Round your answer to 3 significant digits.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter4: Introduction To Quantum Mechanics

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