Question

Compare and contrast microwaves with visible light using wavelength, frequency, and energy.

Answer 1

Microwaves have higher wavelength, lower frequency and lower energy than the visible light

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Answer 2

Electromagnetic wave is defined as the wave which is associated with both electrical and magnetic component associated with them.

The Electromagnetic spectrum involves gamma rays , X rays, ultra violet rays, visible rays, infrared rays, micro waves and radio waves which are arranged in order of increasing wavelength and decreasing frequency.

The relationship between wavelength and frequency of the wave follows the equation:

`\\u=(c)/(\lambda)`

The relationship between energy and frequency of the wave follows the equation:

`E=h* \\u`

where,

`\\u` = frequency of the wave

c = speed of light

`\lambda` = wavelength of the wave

E= energy

h = plank's constant

From the above relations, it is visible that wavelength and frequency follow inverse relation. The energy and frequency follow direct relation.

Thus both microwaves and visible rays are electromagnetic waves. Microwaves have higher wavelength than visible rays. Microwaves have lower frequency than visible rays. Thus microwaves have lower energy than visible rays.