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Electromagnetic Radiation and Speed
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:36 pm
by Bianca Barcelo 4I
Why is that higher wavelengths travel faster in comparison to smaller wavelengths?
Re: Electromagnetic Radiation and Speed
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:10 am
by Mahir_Hasan2C
If we talking about DeBroigles wavelength, it is because velocity and wavelength are inversely proportionate. A bigger wavelength means smaller speed while a smaller wavelength means bigger speed. If we are talking about the wavelength in reference to light, the speed is always the same since it is the speed of light.
Re: Electromagnetic Radiation and Speed
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:38 am
by Richard Ku 4H
In terms of De Brogile's equation, wavelength and velocity are inversely proportional. Other than that, speed of all waves should be the same (3x10^8ms-1).