What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
Wavelength and Frequency

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1.
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases and vice versa.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define wavelength.
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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, typically measured in meters.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define frequency.
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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to energy as wavelength increases?
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As wavelength increases, energy decreases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of waves have the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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Gamma rays.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of waves have a long wavelength and low frequency?
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Radio waves.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the frequency of visible light compare to infrared light?
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Visible light has a higher frequency than infrared light.
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