Electromagnetic Radiation Quiz
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What are the types of EMR included in the electromagnetic spectrum?

  • Infrared, (visible) light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays
  • Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, (visible) light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays (correct)
  • Sound waves, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays
  • Radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, and gamma rays

    • What are electromagnetic waves according to classical understanding?

  • Synchronized oscillations of gravitational and magnetic fields
  • Synchronized oscillations of sound and light waves
  • Synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields (correct)
  • Random oscillations of electric and magnetic fields

    • In which type of media do the oscillations of the two fields in electromagnetic waves occur?

  • Heterogeneous, isotropic media
  • Homogeneous, anisotropic media
  • Heterogeneous, anisotropic media
  • Homogeneous, isotropic media (correct)

    • At what speed do electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum?

    <p>Speed of light, commonly denoted c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the oscillations of the two fields in electromagnetic waves oriented in relation to each other and the direction of energy and wave propagation?

    <p>On average perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of energy and wave propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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