The Cosmic Perspective (8th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5EAP
List the different forms of light in order from lowest to highest energy. Is the order the same from lowest to highest frequency? From shortest to longest wavelength? Explain.
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