Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

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What is visible light?

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Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths within the range that can be detected by the eye.

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What type of wave moves through a medium or vacuum?

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Transverse Wave.

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Which wave has the longest wavelength?

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Red Wave.

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What should be investigated to understand how the eye works?

Back

The structure and functions within the eye.

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Which term describes a grouping of all possible energy levels of electromagnetic radiation?

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Electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and gamma rays.

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What are transverse waves?

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Waves where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What are radio waves used for?

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Communication, including radio and television broadcasting.