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EM Spectrum Fundementals

The document discusses the electromagnetic spectrum and provides basic concepts about it. It defines the key relationships between wavelength, frequency, and the speed of light. It then provides three examples calculating wavelength or frequency given values for the other variables.

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EM Spectrum Fundementals

The document discusses the electromagnetic spectrum and provides basic concepts about it. It defines the key relationships between wavelength, frequency, and the speed of light. It then provides three examples calculating wavelength or frequency given values for the other variables.

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Contents:
•The Spectrum
•Basic Concepts
•Whiteboards
The electromagnetic spectrum

TOC
Basic Concepts
v = fλ
v = c = speed of light = 3.00 x 108 m/s
f = frequency (Hz)
λ = wavelength (m)
1 nm = 1 x 10-9 m

TOC
Whiteboards:
Electromagnetic Spectrum
1|2|3

TOC
What is the wavelength of a 91.1 MHz
radio wave? (2)

v = fλ
1 MHz = 1 x 106 Hz
λ = v/f = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(91.1 x 106 Hz) = 3.29 m

3.29 m W
What is the frequency of a 12.2 cm
microwave? (ovens use this)

v = fλ
f = v/λ = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(.122 m) = 2.46 x 109 Hz

2.46 x 109 Hz W
What is the frequency of a 600. nm
light wave?

v = fλ
1 nm = 1 x 10-9 m
f = v/λ = (3.00 x 108 m/s)/(600. x 10-9 m) = 5.00 x 1014 Hz

5.00 x 1014 Hz W

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