Light Waves and EMS

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What are Gamma Rays?

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Gamma Rays are high energy electromagnetic waves.

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Which type of wave has the largest or highest frequency?

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Gamma Ray Waves have the largest or highest frequency.

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Why is a light wave not considered a mechanical wave?

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A light wave travels through the vacuum of space.

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Which type of wave has the largest wavelength?

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Microwaves have the largest wavelength.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off an object.

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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.

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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.

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What are visible waves?

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Visible waves are the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is refraction?

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

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What are ultraviolet (U.V.) rays?

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Ultraviolet rays are electromagnetic waves with a wavelength shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.