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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the greatest frequency and lowest wavelength?
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What we currently observe as gamma radiation from nuclear events in stars is something like 10 to 100 exahertz. That's about the upper frequency limit of the electromagnetic radiation we know of, and it will have the shortest wavelength (something at or under 30 nano millimeters). It isn't a stretch to imagine frequencies higher than that, but what is it that can generate electromagnetic oscillations in that range?
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Electromagnetic waves of the longest wavelength carry the greatest energy?
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Does a high- frequency wave have short wavelength?
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What has the greatest period in the electromagnetic spectrum?
the electromagnetic spectrum with the smallest frequency will have the greatest period.In conclusion, because Radio Waves have the lowest frequency they therefore have the greatest period.
What is threshold wavelength?
The greatest wavelength of radiation for a specified surface for the emission of electrons.
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the greatest period?
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What does roy g biv look like?
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What type of electromagnetic wave is the largest?
The section we call 'radio'. Of course, there's no end to the electromagnetic spectrum, at least not on the low-frequency end, so there's really no such thing as "greatest" wavelength. As frequencies go down past radio and below, wavelength just keeps getting longer ... the bit of radiation from the 60 Hz utility power lines has a wavelength of almost 5,000 kilometers ( ! ! ). But we don't use anything down there in the form of radiation ... antennas would need to be gigantic in order to be the least bit efficient ... so there's no popular name for the radiated form. The 'generic' answer to the question is: The type with the lowest frequency.
