Electromagnetic Radiation

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How does an electromagnetic wave begin?

When an electrically charged particle vibrates (correct)

When an electric field touches an object

When a magnetic field starts vibrating

When a charged particle loses energy

Which fields combine to create an electromagnetic wave?

Magnetic and mechanical fields

Electric and sound fields

Electromagnetic and gravitational fields

Electric and magnetic fields (correct)

What is the most important source of electromagnetic waves on Earth?

The moon

Jupiter

The sun (correct)

Mars

Which type of electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies?

X rays Signup and view all the answers

What happens when electromagnetic waves strike matter?

They may be reflected, refracted, or diffracted Signup and view all the answers

What is the full range of electromagnetic radiation called?

Electromagnetic Spectrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

They consist of vibrating electric and magnetic fields. Signup and view all the answers

How is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves described?

Electromagnetic radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a magnetic field around a magnet?

Exert force on objects without touching them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the electric field surrounding a charged particle?

An area of electrical force Signup and view all the answers

How do microwaves transfer energy inside a microwave oven?

Through the air inside the oven to the food Signup and view all the answers

What can you observe when placing iron objects near a magnet?

Objects move toward the magnet Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

How does an electromagnetic wave begin?

Which fields combine to create an electromagnetic wave?

What is the most important source of electromagnetic waves on Earth?

Which type of electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies?

What happens when electromagnetic waves strike matter?

What is the full range of electromagnetic radiation called?

What is the main characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

How is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves described?

What is the function of a magnetic field around a magnet?

What is the purpose of the electric field surrounding a charged particle?

How do microwaves transfer energy inside a microwave oven?

What can you observe when placing iron objects near a magnet?

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