Select waves of electromagnetic spectrum representing lowest relative energy.

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Problem

Select waves of electromagnetic spectrum representing lowest relative energy.

Step-by-step solution

Energy of electromagnetic waves is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to wavelength. Waves with the longest wavelengths (lowest frequencies) represent the lowest relative energy.

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Answer

Waves with longest wavelengths (lowest frequencies) have the lowest energy.