Understanding the Relationship
* Frequency (f): How many waves pass a point in one second (measured in Hertz, Hz).
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave (measured in meters, m).
* Speed of light (c): The speed at which electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum (approximately 3 x 10⁸ m/s).
The Formula
The relationship between frequency, wavelength, and the speed of light is:
* c = fλ
Solving for Wavelength
1. Rearrange the formula: λ = c / f
2. Plug in the values: λ = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (10 Hz)
3. Calculate: λ = 3 x 10⁷ meters
Important Note: The wavelength you calculated (3 x 10⁷ meters) is incredibly long. This is because 10 Hz is a very low frequency. This frequency would fall within the extremely low frequency (ELF) range of the electromagnetic spectrum, far below the range of visible light.
