Understanding the Relationship
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests (or troughs) of a wave.
* Frequency (f): The number of waves that pass a point in one second.
* Speed of Light (c): The speed at which light travels in a vacuum, approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second.
These three quantities are related by the following equation:
c = fλ
Solving for Frequency (f)
1. Rearrange the equation: f = c / λ
2. Plug in the values:
* c = 3 x 10^8 m/s
* λ = 4.86 x 10^-7 m
3. Calculate:
f = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (4.86 x 10^-7 m)
f ≈ 6.18 x 10^14 Hz
Therefore, the frequency of light with a wavelength of 4.86 x 10^-7 meters is approximately 6.18 x 10^14 Hz.