Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Waves with the shortest wavelengths have the highest frequencies
  2. Red light has the longest wavelength, and violet the shortest
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements
Waves with the longest wavelengths have the lowest frequencies.Red light has the longest wavelength whereas violet has the shortest wavelength.
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