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What are the characteristics of low energy waves?


long wavelengths and low frequencies


short wavelengths and high frequencies


high frequencies and long wavelengths


low frequencies and short wavelengths

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I think the correct answer from the choices presented above is the first option. The characteristics of low energy waves are long wavelengths and low frequencies. Energy is established to be indirectly proportional to wavelengths and frequencies.

The correct answer to the question is : A) Long wavelengths and low frequencies.

EXPLANATION:

From Planck's quantum theory we know that the energy of any electromagnetic wave having certain frequency is  E = \(h u\).

Here, \(u\) is the frequency of the wave.

Hence, more is the frequency of the wave, the wave is more energetic.

We know that wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional to each other.

Hence, a low energy wave means a wave having long wavelength or low frequency.

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