Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Physics
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves?
Back
Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space, while mechanical waves require a medium.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define electromagnetic waves.
Back
Electromagnetic waves are oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that carry energy through space.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does wavelength relate to frequency and energy in electromagnetic waves?
Back
A wave with a large wavelength has a low frequency and low energy.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the energy of a photon as the frequency of the electromagnetic wave increases?
Back
The energy of the photon increases as the frequency increases.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what two ways does light behave?
Back
Light behaves like both a particle and a wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
Back
The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in electromagnetic waves?
Back
Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
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