Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The
Concept introduction:
The formula which relates frequency of the
Where v is the frequency of the light, c is velocity of light (
Answer to Problem 5E
The frequency of a light that has a wavelength of
Explanation of Solution
The formula which relates frequency of the light and the wavelength of the light is:
Wavelength,
Substituting the values in formula (2):
Hence, the frequency of a light that has a wavelength of
(b)
Interpretation:
The approximate color of the light needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The light waves possess different colors which are characterized by wavelengths and frequencies. All the light waves move at the same speed, that is speed of light.
Answer to Problem 5E
The approximate color of the light is yellow-green.
Explanation of Solution
The frequency of a light that has a wavelength of
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