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Question 21
a.

The wavelength of blue light in a synthetic crystal is 2.91times10−7textm2.91 \\times 10^{-7}\\text{ m}2.91times10−7textm.

The speed of blue light in this crystal is 1.38times108textm/s1.38 \\times 10^8\\text{ m/s}1.38times108textm/s.

Calculate the frequency of the blue light in the crystal.

Use the equation: textwavespeed=textfrequencytimestextwavelength\\text{wave speed} = \\text{frequency} \\times \\text{wavelength}textwavespeed=textfrequencytimestextwavelength.

Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

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b.

A stage performer wears a blue tunic with a white star printed on the front.

What is the colour of the tunic and the star when viewed under red light?

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c.

A stage technician claims, 'Under blue light, the star is extremely difficult to see against the tunic.' Explain why.

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