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Physics

Radio Waves

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Radio waves are the longest wavelength waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from about 1 millimeter to over 100 kilometers in length.

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Every time you tune into a radio station or connect to Wi-Fi, you're using invisible waves that carry information through the air. But how do these waves work, and why can they travel so far?