Chapter 8, Problem 1E

A hypothetical electromagnetic wave is pictured here. What is the wavelength of this radiation?

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The wavelength of the given radiation must be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Wavelength of a radiation is the length travelled by one wave.

It is inversely proportional to energy and frequency of the wave.

Answer to Problem 1E

The wavelength of the given radiation is $4.6\text{8 nm}$.

Explanation of Solution

As per the given diagram the one fourth of the wave is shown which is $\text{1}\text{.17 nm}$.

To get the wavelength of the radiation, $\text{1}\text{.17 nm}$ must be multiplied with 4.

Thus, the wavelength of the radiation $4\times \text{1}\text{.17 nm}=4.\text{68 nm}$.

Conclusion

Thus, the wavelength of the given radiation is $4.6\text{8 nm}$.