What is the approximate number of wavelengths of light that can travel in 1 direction within a retroreflecting bead that has a diameter of 5 × 10–5 m? (Note: The speed of light = 3 × 108 m/s, and its frequency is approximately 1015Hz.)

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Answer:

[tex]N = 166.67[/tex]

Explanation:

As we know that the wavelength of light is given by

[tex]\lambda = \frac{c}{f}[/tex]

now we know that

[tex]c = 3\times 10^8 m/s[/tex]

[tex]f = 10^{15} Hz[/tex]

now from above equation we know

[tex]\lambda = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{10^{15}}[/tex]

[tex]\lambda = 3\times 10^{-7} m[/tex]

now the diameter of the bead is given as

[tex]D = 5 \times 10^{-5} m[/tex]

Now total number of wavelengths that travel in the bead is given as

[tex]N = \frac{D}{\lambda}[/tex]

[tex]N = \frac{5 \times 10^{-5}}{3 \times 10^{-7}}[/tex]

[tex]N = 166.67[/tex]

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