Question

The longest wavelength of light that can be absorbed by a particular harmonic oscillator is λ = 1000 nm. What is the second longest wavelength that can be absorbed?

Answer 1

500 nm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The wavelength of harmonic oscillator can be calculated by the formula,

`\lambda_(1) =(\lambda)/(n)`

Here,
`\lambda` is the longest wavelength, and n is the number of order.

Now given that the longest wavelength is 1000 nm.

Now calculate second longest wavelength,

`\lambda_(1) =(1000 nm)/(2)\\\lambda_(1) =500 nm`

Therefore, the second longest wavelength is 500 nm.