The eye is most sensitive to light having a frequency of 5.45 xx 10^(14) Hz, which is in the green-yellow region of the visible electromagnetic spectrum. What is the wavelength of this light?

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2022-08-24

The eye is most sensitive to light having a frequency of 5.45 × 10 14   H z, which is in the green-yellow region of the visible electromagnetic spectrum. What is the wavelength of this light?

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Olive Avila

Olive Avila

Beginner2022-08-25Added 7 answers

The relation between speed of light, frequency, and wave length is
λ = c f
Substitute
λ = 3.0 × 10 8   m / s 5.45 × 10 14   H z = 5.50 × 10 7   m
Therefore, the wavelength of the light emitted is 5.50 × 10 7   m

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