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 radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What type of waves are used in broadcasting?

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Radio waves.

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

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A wave with a large wavelength will have a low frequency and low energy.

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What are ultraviolet rays?

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Ultraviolet rays are electromagnetic waves that help your body produce vitamin D.

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Which section of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

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Visible light.

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What is the order of electromagnetic waves from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength?

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Radio, Micro, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma.

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What are infrared rays?

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Infrared rays are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, often used in remote controls and thermal imaging.

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What are X-rays?

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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with very short wavelengths, used primarily in medical imaging.

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What are gamma rays?

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Gamma rays are the highest energy form of electromagnetic radiation, with very short wavelengths, often produced by radioactive materials.

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How does the energy of electromagnetic waves change with frequency?

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As the frequency of electromagnetic waves increases, their energy also increases.

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