Study Guide! - Cory Bryant.

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What is a low frequency, low energy electromagnetic wave?

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Radio waves are low frequency, low energy electromagnetic waves used in communication.

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What is the term for the bouncing of a wave off a surface?

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Reflection is the bouncing of a wave off a surface.

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What are the regions of a longitudinal wave where the particles are farther apart called?

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Rarefactions are the regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are farther apart.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation can you see?

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Light is the type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

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What is the electromagnetic wave that has a slightly shorter wavelength and higher frequency than visible light?

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Ultraviolet (UV) light has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than visible light.

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What is the term for the regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are closer together?

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Compressions are the regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are closer together.

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What type of wave is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves are the type of electromagnetic waves used in microwave ovens.

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What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

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Crest is the term for the highest point of a wave.

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What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

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Trough is the term for the lowest point of a wave.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation has a longer wavelength than visible light?

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Infrared radiation has a longer wavelength than visible light.