Infrared rays have a shorter wavelength than
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The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is inversely proportional to its frequency. This means that the higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength, and vice versa. Infrared rays have a lower frequency than visible light, which means they have a Show more…
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