Which of the following statements about electromagnetic radiation is true? A) Wavelength refers to the number of waves passing a fixed point in one second. B) Frequency is the dist... Which of the following statements about electromagnetic radiation is true? A) Wavelength refers to the number of waves passing a fixed point in one second. B) Frequency is the distance between two crests of a wave. C) Higher frequency corresponds to longer wavelengths. D) Wavelength is measured in degrees west or east.
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The question is asking us to identify the true statement regarding electromagnetic radiation from the provided options, focusing on definitions of wavelength and frequency.
Answer
Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional.
The statement 'Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional' is true.
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The statement 'Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional' is true.
More Information
Electromagnetic radiation can be characterized by its frequency or wavelength. The two are inversely proportional. As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship is crucial in understanding various phenomena such as visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing wavelength and frequency or thinking they are unrelated. Remember they share an inverse relationship.
Sources
- Electromagnetic radiation - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Solved Which of the following statements about | Chegg.com - chegg.com
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