Lesson: Converting between Wavelength and Frequency Glencoe • Chemistry • Matter & Change • Basic Chemistry • Sixth Edition • Chemistry • The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change • Eighth Edition • Introductory Chemistry Essentials • Sixth Edition • Modern Chemistry

Chemistry

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the speed of light to convert between wavelengths and frequencies of electromagnetic waves.

Worksheet: 11 Questions

Q1:

A uranium-237 nucleus decays, emitting a gamma ray with a wavelength of 5.96 pm. What is the frequency of the gamma ray?

Q2:

Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of 2.45 GHz to provide heat. What is the wavelength of this radiation?

Q3:

Chlorophyll strongly absorbs light with a wavelength 680 nm. What is the frequency of this light?

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