Of the following types of electromagnetic radiation-radio waves, microwaves, gamma rays, and visible—which one has the longest wavelength? Which one has the highest frequency?
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Chapter 7, Problem 38E
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Of the following types of electromagnetic radiation-radio waves, microwaves, gamma rays, and visible—which one has the longest wavelength? Which one has the highest frequency?
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