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Frequency of light

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The number of wave cycles per unit time for light; remains constant as light travels from one medium to another.

AP course connection

Topic 14.4: 14.4 Electromagnetic Waves

Unit 14

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