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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 visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What color of visible light has the highest frequency?

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Violet has the highest frequency among visible light waves.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave.

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What type of electromagnetic wave has a higher frequency than visible light?

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Ultraviolet waves have a higher frequency than visible light.

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What is the role of ultraviolet waves in medicine?

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Ultraviolet waves are used to sterilize medical equipment.

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Which electromagnetic waves are used for television transmission?

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Radio waves are used for television transmission.

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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 in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves are used in microwave ovens to heat food.

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What are gamma rays?

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Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the highest frequency and energy, often used in cancer treatment.

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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 felt as heat.