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waves and vibrations math question? figuring out frequency?

A iron man is detected by a radar signal with a wave length of 0.025 m. The radar wave travels at the speed of light. Calculate the frequency of the radar wave.

Can you tell me what equation you used for this and try and explain it step by step so i can get how? thanks in advance:)

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  • ebs
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Given:

    Wavelength λ = 0.025 m.

    Speed of light c = f × λ = 299,792,458 m/s

    Frequency f = c / λ = 299,792,458 / 0.025 = 11991698320 Hz = 1.199×10^10 Hz.

    Cheers ebs

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