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Waves & the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Change a wave and watch it respond, then explore the family of electromagnetic waves.

Amplitude is the height of the wave from the middle (it shows how much energy the wave carries). Wavelength is the distance for one full wave. A shorter wavelength means a higher frequency (more waves pass each second). Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.
◀ Longer wavelength, lower frequencyShorter wavelength, higher frequency ▶
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