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Electromagnetic radiation behaves both as particles (called photons) and as waves. Wavelength (λ) and frequency (ν) are related according to the equation c=λ×ν where c is the speed of light (3.00×108 m/s). The energy (E in joules) contained in one quantum of electromagnetic radiation is described by the equation E=h×ν where h is Planck's constant (6.626×10−34 J⋅s). Note that frequency has units of inverse seconds (s−1), which are more commonly expressed as hertz (Hz). A microwave oven operates at 2.20 GHz . What is the wavelength of the radiation produced by this appliance?

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Answer: 136.363 m

Step-by-step explanation:

We can find the wavelength of the radiation produced by the microwave oven by using the following given equation:


c=\lambda.\\u (1)

Clearing
\lambda :


\lambda=(c)/(\\u) (2)

Knowing
\\u=2.20 GHz=2.20(10)^(6)Hz=2.20(10)^(6)s^(-1)


\lambda=(3(10)^(8)m/s)/(2.20(10)^(6)s^(-1)) (3)


\lambda=136.363m This is the wavelength of the radiation produced by the microwave

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