Calculate the frequency of visible light having a wavelength of 486 nm. A)2.06 × 10¹⁴/s B)2.06 × 10⁶ /s C)6.17 × 10¹⁴ /s D)1.20 × 10^-15 /s E)4.86 × 10^-7 /s

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The frequency (f) of light is calculated using the formula f = c/λ, where c is the speed of light (3.00 × 10^8 m/s) and λ is the wavelength in meters. Converting 486 nm to meters gives 486 × 10^-9 m. Thus, f = (3.00 × 10^8 m/s) / (486 × 10^-9 m) = 6.17 × 10^14 /s.

Calculate the Frequency of Visible Light Having a Wavelength of 486