Calculate Wavelength Without Frequency

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To calculate the wavelength without a given frequency, the relationship between the indices of refraction and angles is utilized, specifically n1*sin(theta1) = n2*sin(theta2). The index of refraction n2 is determined to be 1.45 using the angles provided. The frequency remains constant before and after light enters the new medium, allowing for the use of the equation f = c/wavelength. By rearranging this equation, wavelength can be calculated as lambda2 = c/f. Thus, the wavelength can be found without directly using the angles given.
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A ray of light from the sun strikes the windshield of a car at an angle of incidence of 36.0° and refracts at an angle of 24.0°. If the initial light had a wavelength of 630 nm, determine the wavelength of the light after it has refracted.
Relevant Equations
n1sintheta1=n2sintheta2
n1sintheta1=n2sintheta2
1*sin36=n2sin24
n2=sin36/sin24
n2= 1.45
to calculate wavelength is lambda=c/f
My question is that that how do I find the wavelength without given the frequency.
 
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bbbbb said:
My question is that that how do I find the wavelength without given the frequency.

You already have the frequency. It's the same frequency both before and after the light enters n2.
 
so i will do f=c/wavelength
Then to find lamda2= c/f.
So I am not using the angles given.
 
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