Answer to Question #148661 in General Chemistry for Michael

Question

What is the frequency of light with a wavelength of 786nm? Give the answer in hz.

Answer 1

$\nu = c\lambda$

$\nu$ = 3×10⁸ m/s × 786 × 10^-9 m

$\nu$ = 235.8 sec^-1

$\nu$ = 235.8 Hz