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Which has the longest wavelength: (a) infrared,(b) ultraviolet, or(c) X-rays? Which has the highest energy?
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The wavelength of a wave is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of the wave. To determine which has the longest wavelength, we need to compare the wavelengths of infrared, ultraviolet, and X-rays. Infrared waves have longer wavelengths than Show more…
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