Question
Since all E.M. Radiation travels at the same speed, waves with longer wavelengths have what kind of frequencies?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In electromagnetic (E.M.) radiation, there is an inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency. This means that as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases.
In formula terms, this relationship is expressed by the equation:
\[ c = f \lambda \]
where:
- \( c \) is the speed of light (the constant speed at which all E.M. radiation travels),
- \( f \) is the frequency,
- \( \lambda \) is the wavelength.
So, if you have waves with longer wavelengths, they will have lower frequencies. Thus, to answer your question: waves with longer wavelengths have lower frequencies.
In formula terms, this relationship is expressed by the equation:
\[ c = f \lambda \]
where:
- \( c \) is the speed of light (the constant speed at which all E.M. radiation travels),
- \( f \) is the frequency,
- \( \lambda \) is the wavelength.
So, if you have waves with longer wavelengths, they will have lower frequencies. Thus, to answer your question: waves with longer wavelengths have lower frequencies.