Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

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increases

Front

What type of wave creates sunburn and helps with Vitamin D synthesis?

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UV

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The number of times a wave cycles in one second, measured in Hertz is called

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frequency

Front

Refraction is when light...

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Bends

Front

What is happening in this picture?

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Refraction

Front

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 frequency and wavelength?

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They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

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Radio waves

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of electromagnetic waves that can be seen by the human eye, typically from 400 to 700 nanometers.

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What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

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When two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.