Module 4 Concept 1-2

The form of energy that includes visible light, X rays, and microwaves and that exhibits wavelike behavior as it travels through space is called...

• radio waves

• electromagnetic radiation

• alpha radiation

• gamma rays

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Waves have three fundamental characteristics.

• True

• False

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The shortest distance between equivalent points on a continuous wave is the...

• amplitude

• frequency

• speed

• wavelength

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Which defines frequency?

• the distance between equivalent points on a continuous wave

• the distance from the trough point to the crest of a wave

• the number of waves that pass a given point per second

• the time it takes for a complete cycle of a wave to pass a given point

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The distance from the origin of a wave to the crest is called the

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• speed

All waves travel at the speed of light. c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s

• True

• False

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Frequency and wavelength have an direct relationship. When one increases so does the other.

• True

• False

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Which does the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum include?

• only visible and ultraviolet light

• all forms of electromagnetic radiation

• only visible light

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