Electromagnetic Radiation Can Be Specified by Its Wavelength ()

question 26

Multiple Choice

Electromagnetic radiation can be specified by its wavelength () , its frequency () or its period () . The period  is the time it takes one complete wavelength to pass a point in space. Based on this information, what is the mathematical relationship between  and ?

• A) (  = 1/  )
• B) (  =  )
• C) (  =  /c)
• D) c =  x 
• E) (  = c/  )

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