To convert the wavelength of blue light from nanometers to meters, we can follow these steps:
1. Understand the Conversion Factor: We know that [tex]\(1 \text{ nanometer (nm)} = 1 \times 10^{-9} \text{ meters (m)}\)[/tex].
2. Convert the Given Wavelength: The given wavelength is [tex]\(483 \text{ nm}\)[/tex]. To convert this to meters, we multiply by the conversion factor:
[tex]\[
483 \text{ nm} \times 1 \times 10^{-9} \text{ m/nm} = 4.83 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m}
\][/tex]
3. Express the Result in Scientific Notation: The wavelength in meters [tex]\(4.83 \times 10^{-7}\)[/tex] is already in scientific notation. Here, [tex]\(4.83\)[/tex] is the coefficient and [tex]\(-7\)[/tex] is the exponent.
Therefore, the wavelength of [tex]\(483 \text{ nm}\)[/tex] in meters is expressed as:
[tex]\[
4.83 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m}
\][/tex]
Coefficient (green): 4.83
Exponent (yellow): -7
