Electromagnetic Radiation

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see is called:

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visible light

Front

When wavelength increases...

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energy decreases

Front

As wavelength decreases...

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energy increases

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The distance between peaks of electromagnetic waves is called:

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wavelength

Front

Which type of electromagnetic energy carries the least energy? Options: X-Rays, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, Microwaves

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Microwaves

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1 MHz is equal to:

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1,000,000 Hz

Front

Which type photon carries the most energy? Options: Yellow Light, Red Light, Blue Light, Green Light

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Blue Light

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The formula for the radiative energy (E) carried by a photon of light is:

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E = h x f

Front

The speed of electromagnetic radiation:

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is always 3 x 10⁸ m/s, regardless of the type

Front

What is the speed of light?

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3 x 10⁸ m/s