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Which of the following is true about
a. Wavelength is proportional to frequency.
b. Wavelength has units of s-1 or Hz.
c. None of these statements are true.
d. Wavelength is inversely proportional to energy.
e. Waves of different wavelengths travel at different speeds in a vacuum.
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