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spaghed87
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Homework Statement
For what wavelength of light is the scattering only 2.00% that of light with a visible wavelength of 520nm?
NOTE: The intensity of scattered light is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength.
Homework Equations
I(light)/I(IR)=(wavelength of IR / wavelength of light)^4=200
The Attempt at a Solution
I(520)/I(IR)=(Lamda/520nm)^4=200
Where, Lamda is equal to the wavelength of the IR light.
Lamda is ~1960nm (this answer seems to be wrong, why? Do you see an error anywhere? This is going to be how you solve it so the error shouldn't be that big or that a different equation is needed. I know I'm on the right track.)