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How are the wavelength and frequency of light measured experimentally, are the equal to frequency of their consistent electric and magnetic field motion's frequency...
EMR wavelength refers to the distance between two consecutive peak points or trough points in an electromagnetic wave. It is measured in units of length, such as meters or nanometers.
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional in electromagnetic waves. This means that as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This is described by the equation: wavelength = speed of light / frequency.
The frequency of an electromagnetic wave is determined by the source of the wave, such as an antenna or an electron moving through a wire. It is also determined by the energy of the wave, which is determined by the wavelength.
Electric fields are a fundamental component of electromagnetic waves. They are responsible for the transmission of energy through space, and they oscillate at the same frequency as the electromagnetic wave. The strength of the electric field is also related to the wavelength and frequency of the wave.
The wavelength of an electromagnetic wave determines how it interacts with matter. Shorter wavelengths, such as X-rays, have higher energy and are more likely to penetrate matter. Longer wavelengths, such as radio waves, have lower energy and are more likely to be absorbed or reflected by matter. This is why different types of electromagnetic radiation have different uses and effects on matter.