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Wavelength and Frequency Are Inversely Related

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For any wave of fixed speed, wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional: as one increases, the other decreases.

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Among visible light, violet light's short wavelength corresponds to a high frequency, while red light's long wavelength corresponds to a low frequency.

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Inverse proportionality means the product of wavelength and frequency stays fixed — neither quantity varies on its own.