Light Spectrum & Quantum energy

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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When frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

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Radio waves.

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What is a solid?

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Matter that has a definite volume and a definite shape.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 3.00 x 10^8 meters per second.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between successive crests of a wave.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).