4th g-DEC 30 - after test-Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What happens to the frequency of electromagnetic waves when the temperature of glowing objects increases?

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The frequency of the emitted electromagnetic waves is greater for glowing objects with higher temperatures.

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How can electromagnetic waves be classified?

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Electromagnetic waves can be classified and arranged according to their wavelengths or frequencies.

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Why does a person see lightning before hearing thunder during a storm?

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Light waves travel faster than sound waves.

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What is it called when a light ray bounces off a surface?

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Reflection.

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Which type of electromagnetic waves has the lowest frequency?

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Radio waves.

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

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What is wavelength in the context of electromagnetic waves?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

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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.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the difference between amplitude and frequency?

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Amplitude refers to the height of the wave, while frequency refers to how many waves pass a point in one second.

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