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- - - - The frequency of an electromagnetic wave refers to the number of complete wave cycles passing a given point per unit of time. It is inversely proportional to the wavelength. The frequency determines the energy and the type of electromagnetic wave.
    - - Electromagnetic waves all travel at the same speed in a vacuum, which is the speed of light, approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).
    - - Electromagnetic waves have varying wavelengths, which represent the distance between consecutive peaks or troughs of the wave. Wavelengths can range from very short, such as gamma rays, to very long, such as radio waves.
  - - - Infrared waves have even shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves. They are associated with heat and are used in applications such as thermal imaging, remote controls, and infrared heating.
    - - Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye. It includes a range of wavelengths that correspond to different colors, from longer wavelengths (red) to shorter wavelengths (violet). Colours are Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet
    - - Microwaves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to radio waves. They are used in microwave ovens, satellite communication, and wireless data transmission.
    - - UV waves have higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths than visible light. They are responsible for effects such as sunburn and are used in applications like sterilization and fluorescent lighting.
    - - These waves have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies in the spectrum. They are used for broadcasting, telecommunications, and radar systems.
    - - X-rays have even higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths than UV radiation. They are commonly used in medical imaging and security scanning.
    - - Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are associated with nuclear processes and are used in medical treatments and scientific research.