Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What are the high-energy waves emitted by radioactive materials?

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Gamma rays are high-energy waves emitted by radioactive materials.

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

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

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What is the height of a wave from its resting point called?

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The height of a wave from its resting point is called Amplitude.

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

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

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

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

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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 electromagnetic wave with the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used for communication?

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Radio waves are used for communication.

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What is the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum is the range of light that can be seen by the human eye.