Light and Sound Waves Review

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What type of waves do heat lamps primarily emit?

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Infrared waves.

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Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet.

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What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?

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Transverse waves.

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What kind of materials do not allow light to pass through?

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Opaque materials.

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Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?

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Yes, they can travel through a vacuum.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is refraction?

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The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.