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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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The wave can be described by a sine function of the form y = Asin(Bx)
The period of oscillation is 2%2Api%2FB+=+510
So B+=+2%2Api%2F510+=+pi%2F255
Ans: B
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