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StotleD
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A question has been given to me: what is the wavelength for light with a frequency of 5.58×1014 Hz? How do you find the wavelength without the distance?
The formula for calculating wavelength without distance is:
λ = c/f
Where:
λ = wavelength in meters
c = speed of light (3.00 x 10^8 m/s)
f = frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Yes, wavelength can be calculated without knowing the distance. This can be done by using the formula λ = c/f, where c is the speed of light and f is the frequency. However, knowing the distance can be helpful in some cases, such as determining the wavelength of a standing wave.
To find the frequency without knowing the distance, you can rearrange the formula λ = c/f to solve for f:
f = c/λ
This formula allows you to calculate the frequency using the speed of light and the wavelength.
The unit for wavelength is meters (m), while the unit for frequency is Hertz (Hz). However, in some cases, other units may be used, such as nanometers (nm) for wavelength and kilohertz (kHz) for frequency.
Yes, the formula for calculating wavelength without distance (λ = c/f) can be applied to all types of waves, including electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves. However, it is important to note that the speed of light (c) may vary depending on the medium the wave is traveling through.