Which Electromagnetic Wave Has the Lowest Frequency?

In summary, electromagnetic waves are a form of energy created by the movement of charged particles. They consist of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate as they travel through space. These waves are produced by accelerating charged particles and can travel through a vacuum at the speed of light. The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of these waves and they have various uses in communication, cooking, and scientific and industrial applications.
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luice
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which of the following electro magnetic waves has the lowest frequency?
a) UV
b) IR
c) X ray
d) microwave
 
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I would recommend that you read your text carefully to find the properties which define the relationships. This is not a very difficult question. Please put some thought into it and do a bit of reading. It is not our policy to do your homework for you.
 
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yes boss.
i will read.
 
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i got the answer. Its MICROWAVE. correct?//
thanks a lot.
 

1. What are electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves are a type of energy that is created by the movement of charged particles. They consist of both electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to each other as they travel through space.

2. How are electromagnetic waves produced?

Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerating charged particles, such as electrons. This acceleration creates a disturbance in the electric and magnetic fields, which then radiates outward as electromagnetic waves.

3. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

4. What are the uses of electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves have a wide range of uses, including communication (radio waves), cooking (microwaves), thermal imaging (infrared), and medical imaging (X-rays). They are also used in various scientific research and industrial applications.

5. How do electromagnetic waves travel?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, unlike sound waves. They can travel through a vacuum and at the speed of light. The direction of their propagation is perpendicular to the direction of their oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

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