Electromagnetic Spectrum warmup

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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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Which electromagnetic waves have a shorter wavelength than visible light?

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X-rays and gamma rays have shorter wavelengths than visible light.

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What color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet light has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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Which electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength of all electromagnetic waves.

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

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High frequency waves have short wavelengths, while low frequency waves have long wavelengths.

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Do all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum?

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Yes, all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves are the type of electromagnetic wave used in microwave ovens.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging from approximately 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).

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What are radio waves used for?

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Radio waves are used for communication, including radio and television broadcasting, as well as for mobile phones and other wireless technologies.

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, commonly associated with heat.