The primary difference between infrared and visible light is that
A. infrared travels faster than visible light.
B. they have different wavelengths.
C. they have different amplitudes.
D. no materials currently known have the ability to reflect infrared.
E. infrared does not have a magnetic field associated with its electric field.
Answer: B
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