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Every wave follows λ=v÷f. The electromagnetic spectrum spans from radio waves kilometres long to gamma rays smaller than atoms — all the same phenomenon at different scales.
The Formula
λ = v ÷ f | In vacuum: v = 299,792,458 m/s (speed of light)
Standard formula used by professionals worldwide
Worked Example
Step-by-step
FM radio 100 MHz → λ = 3m | Visible orange light 600nm → f = 5×10¹⁴ Hz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why FM is better quality than AM?
FM encodes audio in frequency variations (less susceptible to interference). AM encodes in amplitude.
Gamma ray danger?
Short wavelengths carry enough energy per photon to ionize atoms and damage DNA.
What makes different colours?
Different wavelengths. Violet 380nm → Red 700nm. Our eyes detect this small visible range.