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  1. The physical length, short wavelengths are shorter than long wavelengths
  2. The frequency, short wavelengths are higher frequency than long wavelengths
  3. The energy per photon, short wavelengths have more energy per photon than long wavelengths
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What travels faster short or long wavelength?

Short wavelengths travel faster than long wavelengths. This is because light travels at a constant speed, and since wavelength is inversely related to frequency (shorter wavelength means higher frequency), shorter wavelengths have higher frequencies and thus travel faster.


Do x-rays travel slower than infrared?

No, x-rays travel faster than infrared radiation. X-rays have higher energy and shorter wavelengths, allowing them to travel at the speed of light in a vacuum while infrared radiation has longer wavelengths and travels at a slower speed.


What is the relationship between frequency wave speed and wave length?

The speed of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency and wavelength. Higher frequency waves travel faster than lower frequency waves for a given medium. Additionally, waves with shorter wavelengths also tend to travel faster than waves with longer wavelengths.


What does sound travel furthest?

Low-frequency sounds can travel the furthest distances because they have longer wavelengths that allow them to propagate farther with less attenuation. High-frequency sounds, on the other hand, have shorter wavelengths and are absorbed more quickly by the surrounding medium, limiting how far they can travel.


Does microwaves travel faster than ultraviolet?

Yes, microwaves travel slower than ultraviolet light in a vacuum. This is because microwaves have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than ultraviolet light, leading to a slower travel speed.

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What travels faster short or long wavelength?

Short wavelengths travel faster than long wavelengths. This is because light travels at a constant speed, and since wavelength is inversely related to frequency (shorter wavelength means higher frequency), shorter wavelengths have higher frequencies and thus travel faster.


What is difference between normal and anamolous dispersion?

Normal dispersion occurs where shorter wavelengths travel slower than longer wavelengths. Anomalous dispersion occurs when shorter wavelengths travel faster than longer wavelengths.The zero dispersion point for optic fibres is around 1550 nm, which is why most communications systems use this wavelength.


Do x-rays travel slower than infrared?

No, x-rays travel faster than infrared radiation. X-rays have higher energy and shorter wavelengths, allowing them to travel at the speed of light in a vacuum while infrared radiation has longer wavelengths and travels at a slower speed.


Will a shorter pendulum swing faster than a longer one?

no the bob on the shorter one has less distance per period to travel


What is the relationship between frequency wave speed and wave length?

The speed of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency and wavelength. Higher frequency waves travel faster than lower frequency waves for a given medium. Additionally, waves with shorter wavelengths also tend to travel faster than waves with longer wavelengths.


What does sound travel furthest?

Low-frequency sounds can travel the furthest distances because they have longer wavelengths that allow them to propagate farther with less attenuation. High-frequency sounds, on the other hand, have shorter wavelengths and are absorbed more quickly by the surrounding medium, limiting how far they can travel.


Does microwaves travel faster than ultraviolet?

Yes, microwaves travel slower than ultraviolet light in a vacuum. This is because microwaves have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than ultraviolet light, leading to a slower travel speed.


Is the same for radio waves and gamma rays traveling in space?

No, radio waves and gamma rays have different wavelengths and energies. Radio waves have longer wavelengths and lower energies, while gamma rays have shorter wavelengths and higher energies. This leads to differences in how they interact with the environment as they travel through space.


What does it mean to travel at 60 miles per hour?

It means that if you travel for an hour you will have covered a distance of 60 miles. If you travel for a longer or shorter time you will cover a proportionally longer or shorter distance.


What frequencies travel furthest through water?

Low frequency sound waves, such as infrasound and low-frequency ultrasound, travel furthest through water because they have longer wavelengths and can penetrate water with less energy loss. High frequency sounds are absorbed more quickly by water due to their shorter wavelengths.


How many hours is 798 miles?

If you travel 60 mph, you can go 798 miles in 13 hours, 18 minutes. Faster shorter, slower longer.


How does the wavelength of radio wave affect their use in communication?

The wavelength of radio waves affects their ability to penetrate obstacles and travel long distances. Longer wavelengths can penetrate obstacles better but have lower data-carrying capacity and shorter range, while shorter wavelengths have higher data-carrying capacity but shorter range. Different wavelengths are used for different types of communication applications to optimize performance based on the specific needs of the communication system.