Light & Refraction: Wavelengths & Frequency Ratios

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Ok so I am not sure how to do this problem the only equation i am familiar with that might have to do with it but I am not so sure it is used on this problem the equation is dsin(-)=wavelength

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2.Compare the wavelength or frequency range of the visible light our eyes can see to the range of radio light. Red wavelength = 700 nanometers, frequency = 4.29 x 1014 Hz Violet wavelength = 400 nanometers, frequency = 7.5 x 1014 Hz Radio (AM radio) wavelength = 555 m, frequency = 5.4 x 105 Hz (540 kHz) Microwave (microwave oven) wavelength = 12 cm, frequency = 2.5 x 109 Hz What is the ratio of red to violet light compared to the ratio of AM radio to microwaves? Give the ratios for either wavelength or frequency.

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