How would the frequency of a light wave change if the wavelength is doubled? Group of answer choices 1. frequency would stay the same 2. frequency would be 1/4 as much 3. frequency would be tripled 4. frequency would be cut in half 5. frequency would be doubled

How would the frequency of a light wave change if the wavelength is doubled? Group of answer choices 1. frequency would stay the same 2. frequency would be 1/4 as much 3. frequency would be tripled 4. frequency would be cut in half 5. frequency would be doubled

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Chapter27: Wave Optics

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Problem 1CQ: What type of experimental evidence indicates that light is a wave?

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16. How would the frequency of a light wave change if the wavelength is doubled?

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1. frequency would stay the same

2. frequency would be 1/4 as much

3. frequency would be tripled

4. frequency would be cut in half

5. frequency would be doubled

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