As wavelength increases, the energy of a photon ________ and its frequency ________.
A) increases; decreases
B) increases; increases
C) decreases; decreases
D) decreases; increases
E) decreases; does not change.

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As wavelength increases, the energy of a photon decreases because energy is inversely proportional to wavelength. Similarly, frequency decreases as wavelength increases, since frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.

As Wavelength Increases, the Energy of a Photon ________ and Its