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Inverse Relationship Between Wavelength and Frequency
Wavelength and frequency share an inverse relationship, meaning that as one value increases, the other decreases. Therefore, waves with longer wavelengths are characterized by lower frequencies, and conversely, waves with shorter wavelengths have higher frequencies.
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Inverse Relationship Between Wavelength and Frequency
Imagine four different waves are measured. Which of the following descriptions represents the wave with the longest wavelength?
Consider two distinct waves, Wave A and Wave B. For Wave A, the measured distance from the highest point of one wave to the highest point of the very next wave is 10 nanometers. For Wave B, the same measurement is 20 nanometers. Based on an analysis of this information, what can you conclude?
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Imagine two different waves of light traveling through space. Wave A has a very long distance between its peaks, while Wave B has a very short distance between its peaks. Based on this information, which of the following statements is most likely true?