Yellow light has a frequency of 5.2 x 1014 s -1 while red light has a frequency of 4.3 x 1014 s -1 . Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the wavelength and energy of yellow versus red light?
(a) Red light has a longer wavelength and more energy than yellow light.
(b) Yellow light has a longer wavelength and more energy than red light.
(c) Red light has a longer wavelength and less energy than yellow light.
(d) Yellow light has a longer wavelength and less energy than red light.
(e) None of these.
Answer: (c) Red light has a longer wavelength and less energy than yellow light.