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What is the frequency of radiation whose wavelength is 4.50 × 10^-5 cm?

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The frequency of radiation is directly proportional to its wavelength. To find the frequency of radiation with a given wavelength, we can use the following formula:

frequency = speed of light / wavelength

where the speed of light is approximately 3.0 x 10^8 meters per second.

In this case, the frequency of radiation with a wavelength of 4.50 x 10^-5 cm is:

frequency = 3.0 x 10^8 m/s / (4.50 x 10^-5 cm)

= 3.0 x 10^8 m/s / (4.50 x 10^-5 x 10^-2 m/cm)

= 6.67 x 10^13 Hz

The frequency of radiation with a wavelength of 4.50 x 10^-5 cm is approximately 6.67 x 10^13 Hz.

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