Understanding the Relationship
* Speed of light (c): A constant, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s).
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave. Measured in meters (m).
* Frequency (f): The number of waves passing a point per second. Measured in Hertz (Hz).
The relationship between these is:
c = λf
Solving for Frequency
1. Convert wavelength to meters: 23.4 mm = 0.0234 m
2. Rearrange the equation to solve for frequency: f = c / λ
3. Substitute the values: f = (299,792,458 m/s) / (0.0234 m)
4. Calculate the frequency: f ≈ 12,800,000,000 Hz
Important Note: The light with a wavelength of 23.4 mm falls in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
