Waves & Light

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that can travel through space and does not require a medium. Examples include radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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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, arranged according to frequency and wavelength.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays have the highest frequency among electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

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When wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

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What is reflection in terms of light waves?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves when they hit a surface.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is transmission in the context of waves?

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Transmission is the passing of light waves through a medium without being absorbed.

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What is absorption in terms of light waves?

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Absorption is the process by which a material takes in light waves, converting them to energy.

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What is white light?

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White light is a combination of all the colors in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What are radio waves?

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Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave with long wavelengths and low frequencies, used for communication.

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