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  • Calculate Frequency of Light: From Wavelength to Hertz - A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the frequency of red light:

    1. Understand the Relationship:

    * Frequency (f), wavelength (λ), and the speed of light (c) are related by the following equation:

    c = fλ

    * Speed of light (c) is a constant: 3 x 10^8 meters per second (m/s)

    2. Convert Units:

    * Wavelength (λ): 6000 Angstroms = 6000 x 10^-10 meters (1 Angstrom = 10^-10 meters)

    3. Solve for Frequency (f):

    * Rearrange the equation: f = c / λ

    * Substitute the values: f = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (6000 x 10^-10 m)

    * Calculate: f = 5 x 10^14 Hertz (Hz)

    4. Convert to Megahertz (MHz):

    * 1 MHz = 10^6 Hz

    * Therefore: 5 x 10^14 Hz = 500,000 MHz

    Answer: The frequency of a beam of red light with a wavelength of 6000 Angstroms is 500,000 MHz.

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