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The speed is usually more or less independent of the wavelength. It really depends on the exact nature of the wave; in the case of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum, the speed is completely independent of the wavelength - all such waves move at the same speed, the so-called "speed of light".

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Do sounds that vibrate quickly make small waves or long waves?

Sounds that vibrate quickly create short waves, while sounds that vibrate slowly create long waves. The frequency of the vibration determines the length of the wave - high frequency vibrations result in short waves, while low frequency vibrations result in long waves.


What is the difference between a long wavelength and a short wavelength?

The difference is that with the longer wavelengths, the lower the frequency and the speed of the waves will be. The smaller the wavelength is, the higher the frequency and the speed will be. Wavelength is measured by the distance between two spectrums (the highest point on the wave) do not copy this answer.write it in your own words or you will learn nothing. also, if you copy, that is plagarism. I hope you enjoy this breif definiton. thank you.


What waves have long wavelengths?

That is a vast subject, so I will confine myself to audible sound waves. In audible sound waves, the long wavelengths are the lowest notes, and vice-versa: The short wavelengths are the highest notes. When you hear the thump of a bass drum, or hear the organist in church put their foot down on one of the lowest pedals on the pedalboard, you are hearing a note of very long wavelength.


Do short wavelength waves bend more or less than long wavelength waves?

Short wavelength waves bend less than long wavelength waves when they pass through a medium because they have higher frequencies and shorter distances between wave crests. This phenomenon is known as refraction.


Do waves with a shorter wavelengths travel faster than waves with longer wavelengths?

The physical length, short wavelengths are shorter than long wavelengthsThe frequency, short wavelengths are higher frequency than long wavelengthsThe energy per photon, short wavelengths have more energy per photon than long wavelengths

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Do radio waves have short or long wavelength?

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Is Long wavelength visible light have a speed that is slower than short wavelength light?

No. The speed of light is the same for long wave and short wave light. c=fw where w is the wavelength and f is the frequency. The speed c is a constant. The frequency is different for different wavelengths. High frequency for short waves and low frequency for long waves.


Are radar waves too long or too short to be seen?

Too Long.


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Do sounds that vibrate quickly make small waves or long waves?

Sounds that vibrate quickly create short waves, while sounds that vibrate slowly create long waves. The frequency of the vibration determines the length of the wave - high frequency vibrations result in short waves, while low frequency vibrations result in long waves.


Are radar waves too short to see?

no they are too long


What is the difference between a long wavelength and a short wavelength?

The difference is that with the longer wavelengths, the lower the frequency and the speed of the waves will be. The smaller the wavelength is, the higher the frequency and the speed will be. Wavelength is measured by the distance between two spectrums (the highest point on the wave) do not copy this answer.write it in your own words or you will learn nothing. also, if you copy, that is plagarism. I hope you enjoy this breif definiton. thank you.


What waves have long wavelengths?

That is a vast subject, so I will confine myself to audible sound waves. In audible sound waves, the long wavelengths are the lowest notes, and vice-versa: The short wavelengths are the highest notes. When you hear the thump of a bass drum, or hear the organist in church put their foot down on one of the lowest pedals on the pedalboard, you are hearing a note of very long wavelength.


Do short wavelength waves bend more or less than long wavelength waves?

Short wavelength waves bend less than long wavelength waves when they pass through a medium because they have higher frequencies and shorter distances between wave crests. This phenomenon is known as refraction.


Does short track speed skating happen on the same track as long track speed skating?

no, one track is short and the other is long (its common sense)


Can a Tiger keep up its highest speed for a long time?

Yes. it can.


What is a tsunami short definition?

Tsunami is a series of long, high sea waves.