Warm up - EM Spectrum

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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, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What type of electromagnetic wave can humans see?

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Humans can see visible light, which is a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Which color of light has the highest energy?

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Blue light has more energy than red light.

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What are X-rays used for?

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X-rays are used to see inside luggage at airports and to view bones in hospitals.

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What electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequencies.

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What are the two fields that make up an electromagnetic wave?

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An electromagnetic wave is made up of electric and magnetic fields.

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What is infrared light?

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Infrared light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat.

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

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As the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave decreases, its frequency increases.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation used in microwave ovens to heat food.