What Is the Frequency of the Shortest Wavelength Light That

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the frequency of the shortest wavelength light that can be detected by the average human eye?

• A) 0.0025 Hz
• B) 7.5*10¹⁴ Hz
• C) 3.0*10⁸ m/sec
• D) 700 nm
• E) 400 nm

---

Definitions:

Genevieve Lloyd

A philosopher known for her work in feminist philosophy, and particularly for her analysis on the philosophy of time and gender.

Descartes

A French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician, known as the father of modern philosophy, who famously declared, "I think, therefore I am."

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens and is a pivotal figure in the development of Western philosophy, especially in terms of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an 18th-century philosopher known for his influence on the Enlightenment in France and across Europe.