Question

Humans have three types of cone cells in their eyes, which are responsible for color vision. Each type absorbs a certain part of the visible spectrum. Suppose a particular cone cell absorbs light with a wavelength of 430nm. Calculate the frequency of this light.

Answer 1

Answer:

6.97 E 16

Explanation:

Frequency is a function of velocity of light to it's wavelength.

Mathematically written as

F = Velocity / wavelength

Velocity of light = 3 x 10^8

Wavelength =430 nm =430 x 10^-9 m

converting wavelength from nanaometer to meter we divide by 10^9

Frequency = (3 x 10^8)/(430 x10^-9) =6.97 E 16