Why can't infrared waves pass through walls while radio waves can?

Subject: Why can't infrared waves pass through walls while radio waves can?

Date: Wed Jul 7 05:49:50 2004
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Higher frequency is often associated with higher penetration power, like x-
rays and gamma.  Infra-red waves have a higher frequency but is not able to 
pass through walls unlike radio waves.

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