The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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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, which includes visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more.

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What type of wave has a high frequency and high energy?

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Blue wave.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance that a wave travels through, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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List the colors of visible light in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength.

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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet.

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans see?

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Visible Light.

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What are sound waves classified as in relation to the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Sound waves are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy in electromagnetic waves?

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Higher frequency waves have higher energy.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves.

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What is the primary source of visible light on Earth?

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The Sun.