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.