Light passing through a transparent medium has a wavelength of 466 nm and a frequency of 6.20 × 10¹⁴s^-1.What is the speed of the light in the medium? A)2.89 × 10⁸ m/s B)2.89 × 10¹⁷ m/s C)1.33 × 10¹² m/s D)1.33 × 10²¹ m/s E)7.52 × 10^-22 m/s

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We can use the formula: speed = wavelength x frequency. Plugging in the given values, we get:

speed = 466 nm x 6.20 × 10^14 Hz
      = (466 x 10^-9 m) x (6.20 × 10^14 Hz)
      = 2.89 × 10^8 m/s

So, the speed of light in the medium is 2.89 × 10^18 m/s, which is closest to option A.

Light Passing Through a Transparent Medium Has a Wavelength of 466