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No, according to the fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves, light cannot have a short wavelength and a low frequency simultaneously. The wavelength (λ) and frequency (f) of a wave are inversely proportional to each other and are related by the equation:

c = f * λ

where: c is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second) f is the frequency of the wave λ is the wavelength of the wave

Since the speed of light is constant, if the wavelength of light decreases (shorter wavelength), the frequency must increase (higher frequency) to maintain the constant speed. Similarly, if the wavelength of light increases (longer wavelength), the frequency must decrease (lower frequency) to keep the speed constant.

This relationship holds true for all electromagnetic waves, including light. Therefore, light cannot have both a short wavelength and a low frequency simultaneously.

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