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Wavelength and frequency are linked because all electromagnetic waves share the same:
ASpark
BSpeed
CShape
DSlope
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Speed
1. A fixed speed ties the two quantities together.
2. Every electromagnetic wave travels at the speed of light.
3. So they share the same speed.
_Source: OpenStax Astronomy 2e, Chapter 5, Radiation and Spectra._
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