Electromagnetic Waves

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What is the full range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation called?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum.

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List the correct order of electromagnetic waves from low to high energy.

Back

Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma.

Front

Which electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency?

Back

Microwave.

Front

Order the visible light colors from shortest wavelength (highest frequency) to longest wavelength (lowest frequency).

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Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red.

Front

What type of wave can travel through the vacuum of space?

Back

Electromagnetic.

Front

Define electromagnetic waves.

Back

Waves that are propagated by simultaneous periodic variations of electric and magnetic field intensity.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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Approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second.

Front

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

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is visible light?

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

Front

What are radio waves used for?

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Communication, broadcasting, and radar.