Concept explainers
(a)
The frequencies associated with violet and red end of the spectrum.
(a)
Answer to Problem 1SP
The frequency associated with violet light is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The wavelength associated with violet light is
Write an expression to calculate the frequency of the wave.
Here,
For violet light:
Substitute
For red light:
Substitute
Thus, the frequency associated with violet light is
Conclusion:
The frequency associated with violet light is
(b)
The approximate speed of light in glass.
(b)
Answer to Problem 1SP
The approximate speed of light in glass is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The refractive index of glass is
Write an expression for speed of light in glass.
Here,
Substitute
Thus, approximate speed of light in glass is
Conclusion:
The approximate speed of light in glass is
(c)
The wavelength’s of two ends of visible spectrum in glass.
(c)
Answer to Problem 1SP
The wavelength associated with violet light is
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression to calculate the wavelength of the wave.
For violet light:
Substitute
For red light:
Substitute
Thus, the wavelength associated with violet light is
Conclusion:
The wavelength associated with violet light is
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