Sam looks at the electromagnetic spectrum below.
After evaluating the electromagnetic spectrum, Sam accurately noted that as the wavelength
a
increases, the frequency remains constant.
b
decreases, the frequency decreases.
c
increases, the frequency increases.
d
decreases, the frequency increases.
d - decreases, the frequency increases.
The correct answer is option b: decreases, the frequency decreases.
As per the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength and frequency are inversely related. When the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa. The relationship between wavelength and frequency can be described by the equation:
c = λν
where c is the speed of light, λ is the wavelength, and ν is the frequency. In this equation, the product of wavelength and frequency remains constant. Therefore, as one of them increases, the other must decrease to maintain this constant.