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Identify the primary sections of the electromagnetic spectrum arranged by frequency and wavelength.

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Identify the primary sections of the electromagnetic spectrum arranged by frequency and wavelength

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Sections of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum consists of various sections, each with different frequencies and wavelengths. The sections include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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    State the section of the electromagnetic spectrum with the longest wavelength.

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