The relationship between the wavelength and frequency of light is described by the equation:
c = λ * f
where:
- c represents the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second)
- λ (lambda) represents the wavelength of light
- f represents the frequency of light
In this equation, the speed of light is constant, so as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa. This means that longer wavelengths correspond to lower frequencies, while shorter wavelengths correspond to higher frequencies.
Additionally, the equation shows that the product of wavelength and frequency is always equal to the speed of light. This relationship holds true for all electromagnetic waves, including visible light.