Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)?

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The electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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What is the correct order of waves on the EMS from longest to shortest wavelength?

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Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance from the peak of one wave to the peak of the next wave.

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Which color of visible light has the least amount of energy?

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Red.

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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 and frequencies.

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What type of electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

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Microwaves.

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What is frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to its peak.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used for sun tanning?

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Ultraviolet rays.

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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.