Calculate the wavelength for red light

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The frequency of red light is given as 430 THz, and the wavelength is calculated using the formula (3*10^8) / (430*10^12). The initial calculation resulted in a wavelength of 6.98, but a mistake was identified regarding the powers of ten. The correct wavelength, accounting for the error, is approximately 7.0 x 10^-7 meters. This highlights the importance of careful attention to scientific notation in calculations.
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Homework Statement



The frequency of red light is 430THz calculate its wave length. Is the answer below correct?


Homework Equations



(3*10^8) / (430*10^12) = wave length


The Attempt at a Solution



(3*10^8) / (430*10^12) = 6.98 to 1 Decimal Place
 
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You are off by some power of ten. What's 108/1012?
 
Hi thanks for the reply at the end of the calculator is said e-7 (10^-7) stupid mistake. Thank you for your time :)
 
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