Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A wave is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy through space or matter.

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What type of electromagnetic wave is responsible for causing sunburn?

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Ultraviolet (UV) waves are responsible for causing sunburn.

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How is wavelength defined in the context of waves?

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Wavelength is the distance from the peak of one wave to the peak of the next wave.

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What does amplitude measure in a wave?

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Amplitude measures the height of a wave from its resting point.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, organized by wavelength or frequency.

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What are the different types of electromagnetic waves in the spectrum?

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The types of electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

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How does the energy of a wave relate to its frequency?

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The energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency; higher frequency waves carry more energy.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.