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  • Electromagnetic Waves: Understanding Frequency, Wavelength, and Energy
    You're very close! Electromagnetic waves differ only in their frequency and wavelength, which are directly related.

    Here's why:

    * Frequency: The number of waves passing a point in a given time (measured in Hertz, Hz).

    * Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave (measured in meters, m).

    Energy is directly related to frequency:

    * Higher frequency waves have higher energy.

    * Lower frequency waves have lower energy.

    So, while energy is a key characteristic, it's ultimately determined by frequency.

    Let me know if you have any other questions!

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