Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

An electromagnetic wave moves in a straight line through a vacuum. Its frequency is $6.0\,\text{THz}$. How many wavelengths are contained in a distance of $1.0\,\text{m}$ measured along the wave?

  • A$5.0 \times 10^{-5}$
  • B$2.0 \times 10^{1}$
  • C$2.0 \times 10^{4}$
  • D$5.0 \times 10^{7}$

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