Sun's Spectrum

Which of the following identifies a type of electromagnetic radiation with a higher frequency than microwaves but a lower frequency than ultraviolet waves?

• radio waves

• x-ray waves

• gamma waves

• infrared waves

How do the wavelengths and frequencies of radio waves differ from infrared waves?

• Radio waves have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than infrared waves.

• Radio waves have longer wavelengths and higher frequencies than infrared waves.

• Radio waves have shorter wavelengths and lower frequencies than infrared waves.

• Radio waves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than infrared waves.

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Which is a common use for a type of electromagnetic radiation?

• A tanning bed uses microwaves.

• Water purification uses radio waves.

• Thermal imaging uses infrared waves.

• Weather radar uses ultraviolet waves.

Which list below shows the correct order of the electromagnetic spectrum from shortest to longest wavelength?

• radio waves, microwaves, x-ray waves

• microwaves, radio waves, ultraviolet waves

• x-ray waves, visible Light waves, microwaves

• visible Light waves, ultraviolet waves, microwaves

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Which statement best describes the characteristics of white light?

• White light is composed of a spectrum of different colors.

• White light is composed of radiation that travels at different speeds.

• White light is composed of radiation with a wide range of amplitudes.

• White light is composed of various wavelengths not seen by humans.