Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 1 mm and 1 m. What is the frequency of a microwave with a wavelength of 3.52 mm?

Respuesta :

Answer: [tex]8.52(10)^{10} Hz[/tex]

Explanation:

The frequency [tex]\nu[/tex] of a wave is given by the following equation:

[tex]\nu=\frac{c}{\lambda}[/tex]

Where:  

[tex]c=3(10)^{8} m/s[/tex] is the speed of light  

[tex]\lambda=3.52 mm=3.52(10)^{-3} m[/tex] is the wavelength  of a microwave

Hence:

[tex]\nu=\frac{3(10)^{8} m/s}{3.52(10)^{-3} m}[/tex]

[tex]\nu=8.52(10)^{10} s^{-1}=8.52(10)^{10} Hz[/tex]