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  • Calculate Wavelength from Frequency: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the wavelength of light:

    Understanding the Relationship

    The relationship between the speed of light (c), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is given by:

    c = fλ

    Where:

    * c is the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second)

    * f is the frequency (in Hertz, Hz)

    * λ is the wavelength (in meters)

    Calculation

    1. Rearrange the formula to solve for wavelength:

    λ = c / f

    2. Plug in the values:

    λ = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (4.6 x 10^12 Hz)

    3. Calculate:

    λ ≈ 6.52 x 10^-5 meters

    Conversion to Micrometers (µm)

    Since wavelengths in this range are often expressed in micrometers, let's convert:

    6.52 x 10^-5 meters * (10^6 µm / 1 meter) = 65.2 µm

    Answer: The wavelength of light with a frequency of 4.6 x 10^12 Hz is approximately 65.2 µm.

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