Transverse Waves and EM Spectrum

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What type of wave is used in medical imaging for lungs and bone fractures?

Back

X-ray.

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How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

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Only a small part.

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What color of visible light has the highest frequency?

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Violet.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (the speed of light).

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used for heating food in a microwave?

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Microwaves.

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What is infrared radiation commonly used for?

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It is used in remote controls, thermal imaging, and heating.

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What is the main characteristic of ultraviolet light?

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It has a shorter wavelength than visible light and can cause sunburn.