If the frequency of a light wave is 5 × 10^14 Hz and its speed in a medium is 2 × 10^8 m/s, its wavelength is

Options

  • A. 4 × 10^-7 m
  • B. 2.5 × 10^-7 m
  • C. 1 × 10^-6 m
  • D. 2.5 × 10^-6 m
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. 2.5 × 10^-7 m

Detailed Explanation

Using λ = v/f, λ = (2 × 10^8)/(5 × 10^14) = 4 × 10^-7 m.