* As the frequency of light increases, its wavelength decreases.
* As the frequency of light decreases, its wavelength increases.
This relationship is described by the following equation:
c = fλ
where:
* c is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 299,792,458 meters per second)
* f is the frequency of the light (measured in Hertz, Hz)
* λ is the wavelength of the light (measured in meters, m)
Here's a simple explanation:
Imagine light as a wave. The frequency is how many wave crests pass a point in a given time. The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests.
If you increase the frequency, the wave crests are closer together, making the wavelength shorter. Conversely, if you decrease the frequency, the wave crests are farther apart, making the wavelength longer.
Example:
* Red light: Has a long wavelength and a low frequency.
* Blue light: Has a short wavelength and a high frequency.
In summary, frequency and wavelength are two important characteristics of light that are closely related and inversely proportional to each other.
