Radio waves are higher in energy than microwaves. Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths than gamma rays. The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength. Infrared radiation is slower than visible light. The light from the sun includes multiple types of electromagnetic radiation. Microwaves have a higher frequency than gamma radiation.

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Classify each statement about electromagnetic radiation as true or false. 

Radio waves are higher in energy than microwaves.
Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths than gamma rays.
The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength.
Infrared radiation is slower than visible light.
The light from the sun includes multiple types of electromagnetic radiation.
Microwaves have a higher frequency than gamma radiation.
Transcribed Image Text:Radio waves are higher in energy than microwaves. Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths than gamma rays. The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength. Infrared radiation is slower than visible light. The light from the sun includes multiple types of electromagnetic radiation. Microwaves have a higher frequency than gamma radiation.
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