Wavelength of Light Formula

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Wavelength of Light refers to the distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of an electromagnetic wave. Check FAQs
W=[c]v
W - Wavelength of Light?v - Frequency of Light?[c] - Light speed in vacuum?

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2.9979Edit=3E+8100Edit
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Wavelength of Light Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=[c]v
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=[c]100MHz
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
W=3E+8m/s100MHz
Next Step Convert Units
W=3E+8m/s1E+8Hz
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=3E+81E+8
Next Step Evaluate
W=2.99792458m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
W=2.9979m

Wavelength of Light Formula Elements

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Constants
Wavelength of Light
Wavelength of Light refers to the distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of an electromagnetic wave.
Symbol: W
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Frequency of Light
Frequency of Light refers to the number of complete cycles of an electromagnetic wave that pass a given point in one second.
Symbol: v
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: MHz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Light speed in vacuum
Light speed in vacuum is a fundamental physical constant representing the speed at which light propagates through a vacuum.
Symbol: [c]
Value: 299792458.0 m/s

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How to Evaluate Wavelength of Light?

Wavelength of Light evaluator uses Wavelength of Light = [c]/Frequency of Light to evaluate the Wavelength of Light, The Wavelength of Light refers to the distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of an electromagnetic wave. Wavelength of Light is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Wavelength of Light using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wavelength of Light, enter Frequency of Light (v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wavelength of Light

What is the formula to find Wavelength of Light?
The formula of Wavelength of Light is expressed as Wavelength of Light = [c]/Frequency of Light. Here is an example- 2.997925 = [c]/100000000.
How to calculate Wavelength of Light?
With Frequency of Light (v) we can find Wavelength of Light using the formula - Wavelength of Light = [c]/Frequency of Light. This formula also uses Light speed in vacuum constant(s).
Can the Wavelength of Light be negative?
No, the Wavelength of Light, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wavelength of Light?
Wavelength of Light is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wavelength of Light can be measured.
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