A beam of monochromatic light has a wavelength of 400 nm, while a second beam has a wavelength of 800 nm. Which statement correctly compares the frequency and photon energy of the 400 nm light to that of the 800 nm light?

A) The 400 nm light has half the frequency and half the photon energy of the 800 nm light.

B) The 400 nm light has half the frequency and twice the photon energy of the 800 nm light.

C) The 400 nm light has twice the frequency and half the photon energy of the 800 nm light.

D) The 400 nm light has twice the frequency and twice the photon energy of the 800 nm light.

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