Electromagnetic Radation

Waves from the Sun do not require a medium for transmission.

• True

• False

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave decreases, the wavelength decreases.

• True

• False

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All electromagnetic waves travel through space at the same speed.

• True

• False

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When an object's temperature decreases, its particles have more energy and vibrate faster.

• True

• False

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Electromagnetic waves are also called transverse waves.

• True

• False

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The only type of electromagnetic waves you can see are

• infrared waves

• ultraviolet waves

• visible light waves

When electromagnetic waves encounter matter, they

• speed up

• slow down

• do not change speed

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What produces electromagnetic waves?

• moving electric field

• the vibration of charged particles

• the force created when two magnets are in contact

Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?

• green

• blue

• red

• yellow

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Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

• red

• orange

• yellow

• green