If we know the wavelength of a light beam, how can we calculate the corresponding frequency?

a. Multiply the wavelength by the speed of light.
b. Multiply the wavelength by the index of refraction.
c. Divide the wavelength by the index of refraction.
d. Divide the wavelength by the speed of light times the index of refraction.
e. Divide the speed of light by the wavelength.


e

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