why do we measure light in terms of wavelength not in frequency?

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why do we measure light in terms of wavelength not in frequency?

2006-12-04 06:09:42 · 3 answers · asked by piercing soul 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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Both are used, but wavelength is an easier concept and is just really handy to use.

2006-12-04 06:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Wavelength and frequency are both used, but wavelength is eaiser to work with because it is more usefull in determining the properties of electromagnetic energy. Just remember, the wavelenght times the frequency = the speed of light. (in a vacuum)

2006-12-04 06:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by Scooter_MacGyver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

frequency can be converted into wavelength by using the equation, wavelength = velocity/ frequency.

2006-12-04 06:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by thrust_reversal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋