Light with a Wavelength of 600 Nm Has a Frequency

question 26

Multiple Choice

Light with a wavelength of 600 nm has a frequency of:

• A) 5.0 × 106 Hz.
• B) 5.0 × 1014 Hz.
• C) 5.0 × 1011 Hz.
• D) 2.0 × 1015 Hz.

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions but do not support color vision.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.

Visual Receptors

Visual receptors are cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light and enable vision.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into electrical signals sent to the brain.