A pulsed ultraviolet laser operating in a vacuum emits radiation at a frequency of

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Problem

A pulsed ultraviolet laser operating in a vacuum emits radiation at a frequency of 8.75×1014 Hz8.75\times10^{14}\,\text{Hz}. A researcher needs to know the corresponding wavelength for a spectroscopic experiment. (a) Calculate the wavelength of the laser light in meters, showing all work and including appropriate units. (b) Convert the result from part (a) into nanometers (nm). Report the answer with three significant figures. (c) The researcher plans to replace the laser with another model that operates at 7.00×1014 Hz7.00\times10^{14}\,\text{Hz}. Determine the percentage change in wavelength that will result from this substitution.

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