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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves of energy that travel through space and can vary in wavelength and frequency. They include visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave. It is usually measured in meters.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak. It represents the energy of the wave.

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What color is produced when all colors of light are absorbed?

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Black is produced when all colors of light are absorbed.

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What color has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

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Red has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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What color has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

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Violet has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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What is the absorption spectrum?

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The absorption spectrum is a graph that shows the wavelengths of light absorbed by a substance, helping to identify its composition.

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What happens to light when it hits a black object?

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A black object absorbs all wavelengths of light and reflects none, making it appear black.

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What happens to light when it hits a white object?

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A white object reflects all wavelengths of light, making it appear white.

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