The shortest wavelength of visible light is approximately 400 nm. Express this wavelength in centimeters

A) 4 × 10-5 cm
B) 4 × 10-7 cm
C) 4 × 10-9 cm
D) 4 × 10-11 cm
E) 400 × 10-11 cm


Answer: A

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