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Question 19

Some properties of different bands of ultraviolet (UV) radiation are shown in the table below.

Ultraviolet BandWavelength rangeOzone absorption
UV-A315 nm to 400 nmMinimal
UV-B280 nm to 315 nmHigh
UV-C100 nm to 280 nmTotal

The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is 3.00 × 108 m s-1.

Calculate the frequency of the longest wavelength of UV-B radiation.

Show your working and give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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