Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

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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 visible light, radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet has the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.

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What color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

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Red has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays have the highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency?

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Radio waves have the lowest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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

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As the wavelength decreases, the energy of the electromagnetic wave increases.

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans see?

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Humans can see the visible light part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.

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What is ultraviolet radiation?

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Ultraviolet radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.

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What are X-rays used for?

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X-rays are used in medical imaging to view the inside of the body.