A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/12/M/J/21

Explanation
Light color determines frequency
Steps:
- Red and green are different colors of visible light.
- Color corresponds to specific wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Wavelength and frequency are inversely related by the wave equation , where is constant in vacuum.
- Thus, different colors imply different frequencies.
Why B is correct:
- Frequency defines the color of light; red light has a lower frequency (around 4.3 × 10¹⁴ Hz) than green (around 5.5 × 10¹⁴ Hz), per the visible spectrum.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Amplitude relates to wave height and can be identical for both lasers.
- C: Intensity measures power per area and can be adjusted to match between lasers.
- D: Speed of light in vacuum is constant ( m/s) for all electromagnetic waves, per special relativity.
Final answer: B
Topic: Electromagnetic spectrum
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