Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum

Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Chemistry

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, and more.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is infrared?

Back

Infrared waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

When light passes through a prism, it refracts and separates into its component colors, creating a spectrum.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of waves are emitted by warm objects?

Back

Warm objects emit infrared waves, which are associated with heat.

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