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What type of radiation has the longest wavelength?

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The question is asking about the type of radiation that has the longest wavelength, which refers to the electromagnetic spectrum. Different types of radiation, like radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, are all part of this spectrum and have varying wavelengths.

Answer

radio waves

The final answer is radio waves

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is radio waves

More Information

Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum and the lowest frequencies. They can range in length from a few millimeters to thousands of kilometers.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing wavelength with frequency. Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, while frequency is how often those crests pass a point in a given time period.

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