SOLUTION: 1. A sine function can be used to model light waves. Green light has a wavelength, or period, of about 510nm. Which equation best models green light? A. y=sin pi/510 theta B. y

Question 873733: 1. A sine function can be used to model light waves. Green light has a wavelength, or period, of about 510nm. Which equation best models green light?
A. y=sin pi/510 theta
B. y=sin pi/255 theta
C. y=sin 510/pi theta
D. y=sin 255/pi theta

Answer by htmentor(1343) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The wave can be described by a sine function of the form y = Asin(Bx)
The period of oscillation is
So
Ans: B

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