Final answer:
Upon converting all options to meters, the shortest wavelength is represented by option C) 3.5 x 10^-6 m.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks us to determine which of the following represents the shortest wavelength:
- A) 6.3 x 10^-5 cm
- B) 7350 nm
- C) 3.5 x 10^-6 m
To compare these wavelengths directly, they need to be converted into the same units. First, recall that 1 cm is equal to 10^-2 meters and 1 nm (nanometer) is equal to 10^-9 meters. So, converting each option to meters:
- A) 6.3 x 10^-5 cm = 6.3 x 10^-7 m
- B) 7350 nm = 7.35 x 10^-6 m
- C) 3.5 x 10^-6 m is already in meters
Now that they are all in the same units, it is clear that the shortest wavelength is C) 3.5 x 10^-6 m, as it has the smallest numerical value among the options.