What is the primary function of waves as described in the passage?

• To carry energy from one place to another

• To carry matter from one place to another

• To create sound

• To produce light

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How do transverse waves differ from other types of waves in terms of particle motion?

• Particles move parallel to the wave direction

• Particles move perpendicular to the wave direction

• Particles move in a circular motion

• Particles do not move at all

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Explain how amplitude affects the energy carried by a wave.

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Describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest energy and why?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

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What role does frequency play in determining the energy of a wave?

• Higher frequency means more energy

• Higher frequency means less energy

• Frequency does not affect energy

• Frequency only affects sound waves

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Discuss the significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in everyday life.

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