EM Spectrum

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

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

Front

Which color of visible light has the lowest frequency?

Back

Red.

Front

Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?

Back

Violet.

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves are responsible for sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet (UV) waves.

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest energy?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

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

Back

Higher frequency waves have higher energy.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves.

Front

What is the primary use of X-rays in medicine?

Back

To create images of the inside of the body.

Front

What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest to highest frequency?

Back

Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, typically ranging from about 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).