What is wavelength?
Wavelength, Frequency, and Energy

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1.
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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, typically measured in meters.
2.
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What is frequency?
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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).
3.
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
4.
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What is energy in the context of electromagnetic waves?
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Energy is the capacity to do work, and in electromagnetic waves, it is directly proportional to frequency.
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What happens to energy as frequency increases?
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As frequency increases, the energy of the wave also increases.
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Which electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength?
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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelength?
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Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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