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The Electromagnetic Spectrum is a form of representation that orders electromagnetic waves according

to their frequency values. All electromagnetic waves are made up of photons, but there are huge
differences between them. An electromagnetic wave consists of electric and magnetic fields which
vibrate - thus making waves. When we examine the spectrum, we see that there are 7 types of waves:
radio, micro, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X, and gamma waves. Now let's look at how we use these
wave types in our lives. But now we are indicate relationship between wavelength and frequency .
Firstly all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum travel at the same speed .Therefore, wavelength and
frequency have an indirect relationship. This means that as one characteristic increases, the other
decreases. In other words, as wavelength increases, frequency decreases. Also , Electromagnetic wave
characteristics are: first of all short wavelengths have a high frequency and long wavelengths have a
low frequency. Secondly high frequency waves have high energy and low frequency waves have low
energy.

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