What is an electromagnetic wave?
Electromagnetic Waves (wave properties)

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An electromagnetic wave is a wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, which propagate through space at the speed of light.
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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?
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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.
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Which color of visible light has the highest energy?
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Blue light has the highest energy among visible colors.
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What is a photon?
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A photon is a particle of light that carries energy and momentum.
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
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The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 300,000 km/s).
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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, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
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What type of wave has the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
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