Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 26 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 500: 12

Answer

The wavelength is 300,000 km.

Work Step by Step

The product of frequency and wavelength is the speed of light, which is a constant. (Frequency)(Wavelength) = speed of light (1 Hz)(Wavelength) = 300,000 km/s Wavelength = 300,000 km. This is discussed on page 490.
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