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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

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All forms of radiant energy are transmitted at the same speed in a vacuum:<br />

299,793 km•s -1 (186,282 mil•s -1 ). However, each form of energy differs in<br />

wavelength and therefore in frequency. The wavelength and velocity may be<br />

altered by the medium through which it passes but the frequency is fixed<br />

independently of the medium. Equation 2 shows the relationship between<br />

radiation velocity, frequency and wavelength.<br />

v = λ v/ n<br />

(Eq.2)<br />

Where:<br />

v = velocity of waves in the medium (meters per second);<br />

n = the medium's index of refraction;<br />

λ = wavelength in a vacuum (meters); and<br />

v = frequency (hertz).<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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