Understanding the Relationship
* Speed of Light (c): Light travels at a constant speed in a vacuum, approximately 3.00 x 10⁸ meters per second (m/s).
* Frequency (f): The number of wave cycles that pass a point in one second (measured in Hertz, Hz, or s⁻¹).
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave (measured in meters, m).
The Equation
The relationship between these three quantities is:
c = fλ
Solving for Wavelength (λ)
1. Rearrange the equation: λ = c / f
2. Plug in the values:
* c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s
* f = 1.20 x 10⁻¹³ s⁻¹
3. Calculate:
λ = (3.00 x 10⁸ m/s) / (1.20 x 10⁻¹³ s⁻¹)
λ = 2.50 x 10²¹ meters
Important Note: This wavelength is extremely long, far beyond the range of visible light. It falls into the realm of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
