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If the wavelength of an emitted electromagnetic wave is 3.75 × 105 m, what is the wave's frequency?

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Answer: 799.447 Hz (799.447 s^-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Recall that Wavelenght=wave speed/frequency.

Let frequency be f, wavelenght w, and wave speed be v.

Rearrange:

w=v/f

fw=v

f=v/w



For simplicity, the speed of light is c.

Substitute:

f=c/(3.75*10^5)

f=799.446555... ≈ 799.447

Check with units:

s^-1=m/s * 1/m

s^-1=m/(sm)

s^-1=1/s

s^-1=s^-1

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