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

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

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An electromagnetic wave is a wave that can travel through space (a vacuum) or through matter (a medium).

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Which color is missing in the sequence: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, ______, violet?

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Indigo.

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What type of electromagnetic wave is responsible for sunburns?

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Ultraviolet radiation.

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Why does a green object appear green?

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A green object appears green because it absorbs all colors of light except green.

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What is emission spectra?

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Emission spectra is the range of wavelengths emitted by an atom or compound when stimulated by heat or electric current.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What are microwaves used for?

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Microwaves are used for cooking food, in communication technologies, and in radar.

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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 microwaves, commonly associated with heat.