Understanding the Relationship
The relationship between the wavelength (λ), frequency (ν), and the speed of light (c) is given by:
* c = λν
Where:
* c is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 3 x 10⁸ m/s)
* λ is the wavelength (in meters)
* ν is the frequency (in Hertz, Hz, or cycles per second)
Calculation
1. Rearrange the equation to solve for wavelength:
λ = c / ν
2. Plug in the values:
λ = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (6.67 x 10¹⁴ Hz)
3. Calculate the wavelength:
λ ≈ 4.49 x 10⁻⁷ meters
4. Convert to nanometers (nm):
λ ≈ 449 nm
Therefore, the wavelength of blue light with a frequency of 6.67 x 10¹⁴ Hz is approximately 449 nanometers.