Final answer:
To convert 580 nm to meters, you multiply 580 by 1 x 10⁻⁹, which gives you 580 x 10⁻⁹meters, or 5.80 x 10⁻⁷ meters.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert 580 nanometers (nm) to meters, we need to recall that 1 nanometer equals 1 x 10⁻⁹ meters. So, to convert nanometers to meters, you can multiply the number of nanometers by 1 x 10⁻⁹.
580 nm = 580 x 1 x 10⁻⁹ meters = 580 x 10⁻⁹ meters
580 nm in meters is 580 x 10-9 meters, or 5.80 x 10⁻⁷meters.