10. The sun's electromagnetic radiation peaks at the wavelength λ = 555 nm. What is the frequency f of this radiation? a) 3.5 X 10¹4 Hz b) 8.2 X 10¹5 Hz c) 5.4 X 10¹4 Hz d) 2.4 X 10¹4 Hz e) 7.3 X 10¹5 Hz

10. The sun's electromagnetic radiation peaks at the wavelength λ = 555 nm. What is the frequency f of this radiation? a) 3.5 X 10¹4 Hz b) 8.2 X 10¹5 Hz c) 5.4 X 10¹4 Hz d) 2.4 X 10¹4 Hz e) 7.3 X 10¹5 Hz

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10. The sun's electromagnetic radiation peaks at the wavelength λ = 555 nm. What is the
frequency f of this radiation?
a) 3.5 X 10¹4 Hz
b) 8.2 X
10¹5 Hz
c) 5.4 X
10¹4 Hz
d) 2.4 X
10¹4 Hz
e) 7.3 X 10¹5 Hz

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