Math Problem Statement

What is the wavelength (in nm) of light having a frequency of 7.23 × 10^13 Hz? What is the frequency (in Hz) of light having a wavelength of 3.74 × 10^2 nm?

Solution

To solve these questions, we will use the formula that relates the speed of light cc, wavelength λ\lambda, and frequency ff:

c=λfc = \lambda \cdot f

Where:

  • cc is the speed of light, approximately 3.00×108m/s3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}.
  • λ\lambda is the wavelength in meters.
  • ff is the frequency in Hertz (Hz).

Part 1: Calculate the Wavelength

Given:

  • Frequency f=7.23×1013Hzf = 7.23 \times 10^{13} \, \text{Hz}.
  • We need to find λ\lambda in nanometers (nm).

Steps:

  1. Rearrange the formula to solve for λ\lambda: λ=cf\lambda = \frac{c}{f}

  2. Substitute c=3.00×108m/sc = 3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} and f=7.23×1013Hzf = 7.23 \times 10^{13} \, \text{Hz}: λ=3.00×1087.23×1013\lambda = \frac{3.00 \times 10^8}{7.23 \times 10^{13}}

  3. Calculate λ\lambda in meters, then convert it to nanometers:

    • 1m=109nm1 \, \text{m} = 10^9 \, \text{nm}.

Part 2: Calculate the Frequency

Given:

  • Wavelength λ=3.74×102nm\lambda = 3.74 \times 10^2 \, \text{nm}.
  • We need to find ff in Hertz (Hz).

Steps:

  1. Convert λ\lambda from nanometers to meters: λ=3.74×102nm=3.74×107m\lambda = 3.74 \times 10^2 \, \text{nm} = 3.74 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m}

  2. Rearrange the formula to solve for ff: f=cλf = \frac{c}{\lambda}

  3. Substitute c=3.00×108m/sc = 3.00 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} and λ=3.74×107m\lambda = 3.74 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m}: f=3.00×1083.74×107f = \frac{3.00 \times 10^8}{3.74 \times 10^{-7}}

  4. Calculate ff in Hz.

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Additional Related Questions:

  1. How would the wavelength change if the frequency increased?
  2. How is wavelength related to the energy of a photon?
  3. What are some applications of frequency and wavelength calculations in science?
  4. Can this formula be applied to sound waves as well? Why or why not?
  5. What is the significance of using the speed of light constant in these calculations?

Tip: Always make sure to convert units properly when working with frequency and wavelength calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Physics
Electromagnetic Waves
Frequency and Wavelength

Formulas

c = λ ⋅ f

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 11-12)