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A gamma ray has a frequency of 1 x 10^20 Hz and has a speed of c. What is the
wavelength?

A gamma ray has a frequency of 1 x 10^20 Hz and has a speed of c. What is the wavelength-example-1
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Answer:

λ = 3.0 × 10⁻¹² m

Step-by-step explanation:

Speed of Light = Wavelength × frequency

c = λν

Step 1: Define

c = 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s

λ = unknown

ν = 1 × 10²⁰ Hz

Step 2: Substitute and Evaluate for λ

3.0 × 10⁸ m/s = λ · 1 × 10²⁰ Hz

λ = 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s ÷ 1 × 10²⁰ Hz

λ = 3.0 × 10⁻¹² m

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