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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q261 Mark

Orange light in a vacuum has a wavelength of 600 nm. What is the frequency of this light?

A180 Hz
B5.0 × 10⁵ Hz
C1.8 × 10¹¹ Hz
D5.0 × 10¹⁴ Hz

✓ Correct answer

D: 5.0 × 10¹⁴ Hz

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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