Electromagnetic Waves and Light Waves

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What are Gamma Rays?

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High energy electromagnetic waves.

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What principle of light is demonstrated when a spotlight is directed onto a mirror surface?

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Reflection of light.

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Why does a pencil appear broken when placed in a cup of water?

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Because light bends when it passes through water.

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What can light travel through?

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Light can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space.

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What determines how much energy a wave carries?

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Amplitude.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.