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 part of a sound wave measures volume?

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Amplitude.

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Which wave has the longest wavelength?

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Radio waves.

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Each type of EM wave has a different type of _____________.

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Wavelength.

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Which waves are shorter than visible light?

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Ultraviolet waves.

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Which color has the shortest wavelengths of visible light?

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Violet.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, typically measured in meters.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves.