Which of the following electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength? Select...
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Problem
Which of the following electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength? Select all that apply
Step-by-step solution
The longest wavelength corresponds to the wave with the fewest oscillations over a given distance. Visually inspecting the provided waveforms, the second, seventh, and eighth options show the fewest oscillations.
Answer
The waves with the fewest cycles over the same horizontal distance have the longest wavelength.