Waves the electromagnetic spectrum
1 mark · EasyWhat happens to the wavelength of electromagnetic waves as the frequency increases?
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It decreases
Also accept: Wavelength gets shorter; Shortens; Reduces
Common mistakes: It increases; No change
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states that the wavelength decreases as frequency increases.
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As frequency increases, the wavelength of electromagnetic waves decreases.