Understanding the Relationship
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave.
* Frequency (f): The number of wave cycles passing a point per second.
* Speed of Light (c): A constant value approximately equal to 299,792,458 meters per second.
The relationship between these is:
* c = λf
Calculation
1. Convert Wavelength to Meters:
* 506 nanometers (nm) = 506 x 10⁻⁹ meters (m)
2. Rearrange the Formula to Solve for Frequency:
* f = c / λ
3. Plug in the Values:
* f = (299,792,458 m/s) / (506 x 10⁻⁹ m)
4. Calculate:
* f ≈ 5.93 x 10¹⁴ Hz (Hertz)
Answer: The frequency of light with a wavelength of 506 nanometers is approximately 5.93 x 10¹⁴ Hertz.
