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what differentiates one electromagnetic wave from another
speed
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
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All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed ($3\times10^8$ m/s) in a vacuum. Amplitude affects wave intensity but not the fundamental type of electromagnetic wave. Wavelength and frequency are inversely related via $c = \lambda f$ (where $c$ is speed, $\lambda$ is wavelength, $f$ is frequency), and these properties define the distinct types of electromagnetic waves (e.g., radio, visible light, X-rays).
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