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The wavelength is the length (distance) between two adjacent crests (or troughs, or any other part of the wave which starts repeating).

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What is the longest wavelengh in the electromagnetic spectrum?

The electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelength are called "radio waves". There is no limit to how long the wavelengths can be.


Does infred waves have the same wavelength as visible light waves?

No, infrared waves have longer wavelengths than visible light waves. Infrared waves have wavelengths ranging from about 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter, while visible light waves have wavelengths ranging from about 380 to 750 nanometers.


Are slow waves higher in pitch than fast waves?

Not necessarily. The frequency of a wave is equal to the speed divided by the wavelength so if it is fast and has a low wavelength then it will be high pitched. If it has a very large wavelength though it will have a lower pitch.


Does the intensity of infrared waves emitted by the Sun change as the wavelength of the ultraviolet waves increases?

Yes, as the wavelength of the ultraviolet waves increases, the intensity of the infrared waves emitted by the Sun tends to decrease. This is because different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are emitted at different intensities by the Sun based on its temperature and composition.


How many yellow light waves will fit into a distance of .003 inches?

To calculate the number of yellow light waves that will fit into a distance of 0.003 inches, you need to know the wavelength of yellow light. Yellow light typically has a wavelength of around 570-590 nanometers. With this information, you can use the formula: number of waves = distance/wavelength to find the answer.

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When describing waves wavelength refers to the waves?

When describing waves, the wavelength refers to the distance between consecutive points on a wave that are in phase, such as between two peaks or two troughs. It is a measure of the length of one complete cycle of the wave.


Do waves have length?

Yes. Wavelength is one of the fundamental variables in describing a wave.


What is a range of energy waves the radiation from the sun?

This refers to electromagnetic waves.These are:Radio waves (biggest wavelength)MicrowavesInfrared wavesVisible waves (light, the rainbow spectrum)Ultraviolet wavesX-ray wavesGamma waves (smallest wavelength).


What is a range of energy waves that radiate from the sun?

This refers to electromagnetic waves.These are:Radio waves (biggest wavelength)MicrowavesInfrared wavesVisible waves (light, the rainbow spectrum)Ultraviolet wavesX-ray wavesGamma waves (smallest wavelength).


Which refers to the change and wavelength that occurs when an object moves forward or away from the source?

Doppler effect refers to the change in wavelength and frequency that occurs when an object moves towards or away from a source of waves.


What are the three ways in which waves can be measured?

Waves can be measured in terms of their amplitude, frequency, and wavelength. Amplitude refers to the height of the wave, frequency is the number of waves passing a point in a given time, and wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on a wave.


What is wavelength vs absorbance?

Absorbance refers to the extent to which a sample absorbs light depends strongly upon the wavelength of light while wavelength refers to the Forms of electromagnetic radiation like radio waves, light waves or infrared (heat) waves make characteristic patterns as they travel through space


What is the difference between a monochromatic light and coherent light waves?

The term "mono" refers to a singular object or subject. The term "chrome" refers to colors. The term "monochrome" is a reference to a single color. ie., if two lights are monochromatic that means they have same wavelength. If two waves are monochromatic (having the same wavelength) and are of the same phase, these two waves are defined as coherent waves. Sources generating such waves are known as coherent sources.


Which electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?

"radio waves" have longest wavelength..


Can waves have the same wavelength but different amplitudes?

no they cant they have to be the same they complete each other


Compared to the wavelength of ultraviolet waves the wavelength of infrared waves is?

The wavelength of ultraviolet waves is shorter than the wavelength of infrared waves. Ultraviolet waves have wavelengths ranging from 10 nm to 400 nm, while infrared waves have wavelengths ranging from 700 nm to 1 mm.


How does the wavelength of infrared (IR) compare with the wavelength of Ultraviolet (UV) waves?

IR waves are longer than UV waves.