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Physics

Wavelength

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The longest radio waves have wavelengths longer than the diameter of Earth (over 12,700 km), while gamma rays have wavelengths smaller than an atomic nucleus.

Why this is interesting

You can't see radio waves, yet they carry your favorite song across the city. What invisible property determines whether a wave is a dangerous gamma ray or a gentle radio signal? The answer lies in just one measurement: wavelength.