Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What are the waves from the sun that can cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet waves are responsible for causing sunburn.

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What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak called?

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

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What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

Back

A wave is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy.

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What happens to a wave's energy when its amplitude is increased?

Back

Increasing the amplitude of a wave increases the wave's energy.

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second called?

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

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What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position.

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What type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves are used in microwave ovens.

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What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point?

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Period is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation called?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.