What part of the spectrum did the discovered radiation fall into?
Microwave
Infrared
Ultraviolet
Radio Wave
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The discovered radiation fell into the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, characterized by wavelengths ranging from about 1 millimeter to 30 centimeters. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of the universe, leading to the field of radio astronomy and the exploration of cosmic microwave background radiation, a remnant of the early universe.
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