The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is the distance between consecutive peaks or troughs of an electromagnetic wave. It is commonly measured in meters (m) or nanometers (nm).
The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation affects its properties, such as energy and frequency. Longer wavelengths have lower energy and lower frequency, while shorter wavelengths have higher energy and higher frequency.
The frequency of electromagnetic radiation is inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.
The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation determines its position on the electromagnetic spectrum. Longer wavelengths, such as radio waves, have lower frequencies and are located at the lower end of the spectrum. Shorter wavelengths, such as gamma rays, have higher frequencies and are located at the higher end of the spectrum.
The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is typically measured using a ruler or a specialized instrument called a spectrophotometer. In the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength is often measured in nanometers (nm) or micrometers (μm).