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Microwave wavelengths fall in the range of approximately 1 millimeter to 1 meter. This range of wavelengths is equivalent to frequencies from around 300 MHz to 300 GHz. The size of microwave wavelengths is often used in various applications such as microwave ovens, radar systems, and telecommunications.

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