Light is measured by its wavelength

(in nanometers) or frequency (in

Hertz).
One wavelength
equals the distance between two
successive wave crests or throughs.

Frequency (Hertz)
equals the number of waves that
passes a given point per second.

Formula
Wavelength=speed of light
Frequency

Wavelength=V
F
Example

1.)Find the wavelength of a wave traveling at

20 m/s at a frequency of 5 Hz.

Wavelength =V
F
=20 m/s
5 Hz
=4m