Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What do electromagnetic waves NOT need to transfer energy?

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Matter

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

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Radio waves

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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They all travel at the same speed.

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Which electromagnetic waves have a shorter wavelength than visible light?

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Ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

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As the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens?

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Microwaves

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What are x-rays commonly used for?

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X-rays are commonly used in medicine to view inside the body.

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What type of electromagnetic wave can be seen by the human eye?

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Visible light