Question: A certain type of laser emits light that has a frequency of 5.2 1014 Hz. The light, however, occurs as a series of short

A certain type of laser emits light that has a frequency of 5.2 × 1014 Hz. The light, however, occurs as a series of short pulses, each lasting for a time of 2.7 × 10-11 s.
(a) How many wavelengths are there in one pulse?
(b) The light enters a pool of water. The frequency of the light remains the same, but the speed of the light slows down to 2.3 × 108 m/s. How many wavelengths are there now in one pulse?

Step by Step Solution

3.53 Rating (150 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

The length of each pulse is equal to the product of its speed and the time or x ct ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

1176-P-M-P-A-S(1231).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Modern Physics Questions!