How Does Wavelength Affect Frequency Calculation?

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In summary, the conversation discussed how to calculate the frequency of a wave with a wavelength of 12cm, with a focus on electromagnetic waves in free space. The key steps involve knowing the speed of light and converting the time for one cycle to seconds. The power levels mentioned do not affect the frequency.
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pls tel me how to calculate the frequency of a wave of wavelength 12cm the initial power being 255, 425, 850W
 
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the question makes no sense. is unintelligible.

if you are asking about an electromagnetic wave in free space,v= c = fw ; you know w,c just solve for f..,
that example has nothing to do with power.
 
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Frequency is the measurement of the number of cycles per unit of time.

You know that your wavelength is 12cm, that's the length of one cycle of your wave. You need to know how long it takes for a cycle to repeat. Convert that time to seconds and divide the result by 12 cm/cycle to get the frequency in cycles/sec (also known as Hertz).
 
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Recall that the hydrogen hyperfine structure line is 1420 MHz, or 21 cm.
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allen.lifegre said:
pls tel me how to calculate the frequency of a wave of wavelength 12cm the initial power being 255, 425, 850W

The speed of light and other Electromagnetic waves os 300 000 000 meters per second.

So, the frequency of this wave (in Hz) is 300 000 000 / 0.12 meters.

That is 2500 MHz.

The power levels look like they might have come from a microwave oven label, but they would not affect the frequency.
 

1. How do you calculate frequency?

Frequency is calculated by dividing the number of times an event occurs by the total number of observations. This can be represented by the formula f = n/N, where f is the frequency, n is the number of times the event occurs, and N is the total number of observations.

2. What is frequency in statistics?

In statistics, frequency refers to the number of times a particular value or event occurs in a dataset. It is often used to analyze data and identify patterns or trends.

3. How do you find the frequency of a data set?

To find the frequency of a data set, you can create a frequency table by listing all the unique values in the data set and counting the number of times each value appears. Alternatively, you can use a statistical software or calculator to calculate the frequency.

4. What is the difference between frequency and relative frequency?

Frequency refers to the actual number of times an event occurs, while relative frequency is the proportion or percentage of times an event occurs relative to the total number of observations. Relative frequency takes into account the size of the dataset and allows for easier comparison between different datasets.

5. How is frequency used in data analysis?

Frequency is an important concept in data analysis as it helps identify the most common or frequent values in a dataset. It can also be used to create visual representations of data, such as histograms or bar charts, to better understand the distribution of data. Additionally, frequency can be used to calculate other measures such as mean, median, and mode.

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