If the wavelength of a wave is $\lambda = 6000 \mathring{A}$,then the wave number will be:

  • A
    $166 \times 10^3 \ m^{-1}$
  • B
    $16.6 \times 10^{-1} \ m^{-1}$
  • C
    $1.66 \times 10^6 \ m^{-1}$
  • D
    $1.66 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1}$

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