Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Which type of electromagnetic waves have the greatest energy? Options: gamma rays, microwaves, radio waves, visible light

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gamma rays

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As wavelength increases, frequency ___________.

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decreases

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As frequency increases, energy ________.

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increases

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As wavelength decreases, energy _______.

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increases

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Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can detect. It can be broken into different colors. Looking at the chart, which color has the greatest energy? Options: violet, red, green, yellow

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violet

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Which type of electromagnetic waves have the lowest energy?
Options: gamma rays, microwaves, radio waves, visible light

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radio waves

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Why do x-rays have higher energy than ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

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Because they have a higher frequency.

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What is frequency?

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how many wavelengths pass a point in a second

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Which radiation has a shorter wavelength?

• infrared
• x-rays

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x-rays

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