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  • Speed of Light and Photon Velocity: Understanding the Constant 'c'
    The speed of a photon, regardless of its color or frequency, is always the speed of light. This is a fundamental constant in physics, denoted by the letter 'c', and its value is approximately:

    c = 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s)

    Here's why:

    * Electromagnetic Spectrum: Light, including red light, is a form of electromagnetic radiation. It travels as waves and can have various frequencies, which determine its color.

    * Speed of Light is Constant: The speed at which these electromagnetic waves propagate through a vacuum is constant. This speed is the speed of light.

    Therefore, the speed of a photon of red light with a frequency of 4.3 x 10^14 Hz is approximately 299,792,458 m/s.

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