Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 525 nm appears as green light to the human eye. The frequency of this light is __________ s^l. A)5.71 × 10¹⁴ B)5.71 × 10⁵ C)1.58 × 10² D)1.58 × 10¹¹ E)1.75 × 10^-15

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The frequency (f) of light can be calculated using the formula f = c/λ, where c is the speed of light (approximately 3.00 × 10^8 m/s) and λ is the wavelength in meters. Converting 525 nm to meters gives 525 × 10^-9 m. Thus, f = (3.00 × 10^8 m/s) / (525 × 10^-9 m) = 5.71 × 10^14 s^-1.

Electromagnetic Radiation with a Wavelength of 525 Nm Appears as Green