Electromagnetic radiation wavelength

In summary, the electromagnetic radiation has a frequency of 5.00x10^14 Hz and its wavelength in a vacuum is 600 nm and 6.00x10^-7 m, while in water it is 451 nm. This radiation is visible and appears orange at 600 nm. The index of refraction of a medium in which its speed is 2.54x10^8 m/s is 1.18. This radiation can be encountered in daily life, for example in traffic lights.
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An Electromagnetic radiation has a frequency of 5.00x10^14 hx.
a) Calc its wavelength in a vacuum in metres and nanometres
b)Calc its wavelength in water
c)is this radiation visible? if so wat colour?
d) What is the index of refraction of a medium in which the speed of this radiation is 2.54x10^8m/s?
e)where would u encounter this radiation in your daily life?

My attempt...

a)c=f(wavelength) wavelength = 3x10^8/5x10^8
=600nm and 6.00x10^-7 m

b)n=1.33 in water ?=6.00x10^-7/1.33
wavelength =600nm =451nm
wavelength in median ??

c)yes this radiation is visible and according to the visible spectrum, 590-610nm is orange so its at 600nm so it is orange.

d)i cannot do this question, can anyone help me??

e)same with this one
 
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d)c=f(wavelength)
2.54x10^8/5x10^14=wavelenngth
=5.08x10^-7m or 508 nm but that is now totally different from my other wavelength in a) this question is confusing...please help
 
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The index of refraction of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum (air) to its speed in the medium.

The frequency stays the same in both media, it is the wavelength that changes. Your ratio is the wrong way round.

Traffic light?
 
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1. What is electromagnetic radiation wavelength?

Electromagnetic radiation wavelength refers to the distance between the peaks of an electromagnetic wave. It is measured in meters (m) and is inversely proportional to the frequency of the wave.

2. How is electromagnetic radiation wavelength related to energy?

The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is directly related to its energy. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy of the radiation. This is known as the inverse relationship between wavelength and energy.

3. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

4. How is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation determined?

The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is determined by the source of the radiation and the medium through which it is traveling. Each type of electromagnetic radiation has a unique wavelength based on its source and energy.

5. What are some examples of everyday objects that emit electromagnetic radiation?

Some examples of everyday objects that emit electromagnetic radiation include cell phones, microwaves, light bulbs, and the sun. These objects emit different types of electromagnetic radiation, each with its own unique wavelength.

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