Math Problem Statement

For c = lv, the constant c is 3 x 108 m/s. What is v if l is 4.681 micrometers

Solution

The equation you have is:

c=lvc = l \cdot v

where:

  • c=3×108m/sc = 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} (the speed of light),
  • l=4.681μml = 4.681 \, \mu m (wavelength),
  • vv is the frequency.

First, convert the wavelength ll from micrometers to meters:

4.681μm=4.681×106m4.681 \, \mu m = 4.681 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}

Now, solve for vv:

v=cl=3×108m/s4.681×106mv = \frac{c}{l} = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}}{4.681 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}}

Let's calculate the frequency vv.# Given values c = 3 * 108 # speed of light in m/s l = 4.681 * 10-6 # wavelength in meters

Calculate frequency v

v = c / l vThe frequency vv is approximately 6.41×1013Hz6.41 \times 10^{13} \, \text{Hz} (hertz).

Do you want more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does the speed of light affect electromagnetic wave propagation?
  2. What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in different mediums?
  3. How does changing the wavelength affect the frequency?
  4. What are common wavelengths of light in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
  5. How does wavelength influence the energy of a photon?

Tip: Always convert units to SI (International System of Units) before performing calculations to ensure consistency and accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Physics
Wave Theory
Frequency Calculations

Formulas

Speed of light equation: c = l * v
Frequency calculation: v = c / l

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School