Electromagnetic Spectrum

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency.

Front

What is the order of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength?

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The order is: Radio, Micro, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma.

Front

What type of radiation includes the colors purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red?

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These colors are part of visible light radiation.

Front

What type of radiation is found between visible light and X-rays in the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is found between visible light and X-rays.

Front

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red light has the longest wavelength among visible colors.

Front

Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet light has the shortest wavelength among visible colors.

Front

What is the frequency of gamma rays compared to radio waves?

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Gamma rays have a much higher frequency than radio waves.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in electromagnetic waves?

Back

Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy and frequency, while longer wavelengths correspond to lower energy and frequency.

Front

What is infrared radiation used for?

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Infrared radiation is commonly used in thermal imaging, remote controls, and night vision.