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  • Ultraviolet vs. Infrared Light Speed: Which is Faster?
    Both ultraviolet light and infrared light are forms of electromagnetic radiation and travel at the same speed in a vacuum, which is the speed of light: approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (186,282 miles per second).

    The difference between ultraviolet and infrared light lies in their wavelengths and frequencies.

    * Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than infrared light.

    * Infrared light has longer wavelengths and lower frequencies.

    However, the speed of light remains constant regardless of its wavelength or frequency.

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