Light Energy

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What type of waves travel the farthest?

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AM waves.

Front

How do the wavelengths and frequencies of microwaves compare to radio waves?

Back

Microwaves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves.

Front

What happens to visible colors in terms of reflection and absorption?

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Visible colors are reflected, while all other colors are absorbed.

Front

Which technology uses microwaves?

Back

Radar uses microwaves.

Front

What is the name for the visible color spectrum?

Back

ROYGBIV.

Front

What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, microwaves, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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

Front

What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

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.