A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/12/M/J/18

Explanation
Light color determines frequency
Steps:
- Red and green are different colors of visible light.
- Color corresponds to electromagnetic wave frequency, with red at lower frequencies (~4.3×10^14 Hz) and green higher (~5.5×10^14 Hz).
- In vacuum, light speed is constant (c = 3×10^8 m/s), so frequency differs if wavelengths differ.
- Lasers can emit same or different amplitudes/intensities, but color requires frequency difference.
Why B is correct:
- Frequency defines visible light color per the electromagnetic spectrum; red light has lower frequency than green (ν = c/λ, where λ_red > λ_green).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Amplitude relates to electric field strength and can be identical for both beams.
- C: Intensity (power per area) depends on photon flux and can be equal regardless of color.
- D: All electromagnetic waves travel at speed c in vacuum, independent of frequency.
Final answer: B
Topic: Electromagnetic spectrum
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