Understanding the Relationship

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

c = λf

Constants

* Speed of light (c) = 3 x 10⁸ m/s

* Wavelength (λ) = 600 nm = 600 x 10⁻⁹ m (convert nanometers to meters)

Calculation

1. Rearrange the equation to solve for frequency (f):

f = c / λ

2. Substitute the values:

f = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (600 x 10⁻⁹ m)

3. Calculate:

f = 5 x 10¹⁴ Hz

Answer: The frequency of the light wave is 5 x 10¹⁴ Hz.