alleryIn vacuum, c=3×10^8 m/s. A 600 nm wave has frequency
A5×10^11 Hz
B2×10^14 Hz
C5×10^14 Hz
D1.8×10^17 Hz
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5×10^14 Hz
Frequency is c divided by wavelength, giving 3×10^8/(600×10^-9) = 5×10^14 Hz.
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