Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We need to find the frequency ($\nu$) given the wavelength ($\lambda$) and the speed of light ($c$). Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
The relation between frequency, wavelength, and speed of light is:
\[ \nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} \]
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Given:
$c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s
$\lambda = 600$ nm $= 600 \times 10^{-9}$ m $= 6 \times 10^{-7}$ m
Calculating frequency:
\[ \nu = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{6 \times 10^{-7}} \]
\[ \nu = \frac{3}{6} \times 10^{8 - (-7)} \]
\[ \nu = 0.5 \times 10^{15} \]
\[ \nu = 5.0 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz} \]
Step 4: Final Answer:
The frequency is $5.0 \times 10^{14}$ Hz.