The wavelength of a certain portion of an electromagnetic wave is 314 nm. What is its frequency and classification? A) 9.55 × 10¹⁴ Hz, ultraviolet B) 9.55 × 10¹⁴ Hz, X-ray C) 8.44 × 10¹⁵ Hz, X-ray D) 9.55 × 10¹⁵ Hz, ultraviolet

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The frequency (f) can be calculated using the formula f = c/λ, where c is the speed of light (3 × 10^8 m/s) and λ is the wavelength (314 nm = 314 × 10^-9 m). This gives a frequency of approximately 9.55 × 10^14 Hz, which falls in the ultraviolet range.

The Wavelength of a Certain Portion of an Electromagnetic Wave