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Electromagnetic Waves

Question 16 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

As the frequency of electromagnetic waves increases, what happens to the wavelength?

Answer
A
It increases.
B
It decreases.
C
It fluctuates.
D
It remains constant.

Explanation

For electromagnetic waves traveling at the same speed, frequency and wavelength are inversely related: speed = frequency × wavelength. So as frequency increases, wavelength must decrease to keep the wave speed constant. The correct choice is B, “It decreases.”

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