University Physics Volume 2
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Chapter 16, Problem 16CQ
Compare the speed, wavelength, and frequency of radio waves and X-rays traveling in a vacuum.
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Which of the following lists correctly shows the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency?
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