How Do the Wavelength and Frequency of Red Light Compare

question 53

Multiple Choice

How do the wavelength and frequency of red light compare to the wavelength and frequency of blue light?

• A) Red light has a longer wavelength and higher frequency than does blue light.
• B) Red light has a longer wavelength and lower frequency than does blue light.
• C) Red light has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than does blue light.
• D) Red light has a shorter wavelength and lower frequency than does blue light.

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Definitions:

Wavelength

The spacing between consecutive peaks of a wave, particularly in a sound wave or an electromagnetic wave.

Nanometers

A unit of length in the metric system equal to one billionth of a meter, commonly used to measure wavelengths of light or dimensions of molecules.

Horizontal Cells

Neurons located in the eye's retina that help integrate and regulate the input from multiple photoreceptor cells, contributing to visual processing.

Bipolar Cells

Specialized neurons in the retina that play a critical role in visual signal processing, connecting photoreceptors to ganglion cells.