Answer to Question #96338 in General Chemistry for Jose

Question

What is the wavelength of a 2.99 Hz wave?

Answer 1

Q96338

Solution:

As we know, $\nu=c/\lambda$

where, $\nu= frequency of wave (in Hz.)$

$c=speed of light=2.99*10^8m/s.$

$\lambda=wavelength of wave(in m.)$

Thus, $\lambda=c/\nu$

$=2.99*10^8/2.99$

$=10^8 m.$ (Answer)