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Which wave has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?
Which wave has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?
- Violet
- Indigo
- Red (correct)
- Green
What is the primary application of X-rays?
What is the primary application of X-rays?
- Medical use (correct)
- Remote control
- Cooking
- Satellite communication
Which scientist contributed to the development of equations showing the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
Which scientist contributed to the development of equations showing the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
- Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
- James Clerk Maxwell (correct)
- Hans Christian Oersted
- Michael Faraday
In the context of infrared waves, what is signified by the color red?
In the context of infrared waves, what is signified by the color red?
Which application does NOT involve microwaves?
Which application does NOT involve microwaves?
What is the definition of frequency in the context of waves?
What is the definition of frequency in the context of waves?
What was Johann Ritter known for discovering?
What was Johann Ritter known for discovering?
Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
What point is located between the center of curvature and the vertex of a curved mirror?
What point is located between the center of curvature and the vertex of a curved mirror?
What is the nature of electromagnetic (EM) waves?
What is the nature of electromagnetic (EM) waves?
What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength of EM waves?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength of EM waves?
How are electromagnetic waves produced?
How are electromagnetic waves produced?
In terms of increasing energy, which sequence represents the arrangement of EM waves?
In terms of increasing energy, which sequence represents the arrangement of EM waves?
Which of the following types of EM waves is primarily used for heating food in microwaves?
Which of the following types of EM waves is primarily used for heating food in microwaves?
What is the correct order of electromagnetic waves in terms of increasing frequency?
What is the correct order of electromagnetic waves in terms of increasing frequency?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used for medical imaging?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used for medical imaging?
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EM Spectrum
EM Spectrum
A continuous range of electromagnetic waves ordered by their frequency and wavelength.
EM Waves
EM Waves
Transverse waves that can travel through a vacuum (space). They are composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Speed of EM Waves
Speed of EM Waves
All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, approximately 300,000,000 meters per second (3 x 10^8 m/s).
Radio Waves
Radio Waves
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Microwaves
Microwaves
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Infrared Waves
Infrared Waves
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Visible Light
Visible Light
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Ultraviolet (UV) Waves
Ultraviolet (UV) Waves
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Wavelength and Frequency (Inverse Relationship)
Wavelength and Frequency (Inverse Relationship)
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X-rays
X-rays
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Gamma Rays
Gamma Rays
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Frequency
Frequency
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Wavelength
Wavelength
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Study Notes
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Electromagnetic (EM) waves are transverse waves.
- They do not need a medium to travel.
- Composed of electric and magnetic fields.
- Travel at the speed of light (300,000,000 m/s or 3 x 108 m/s).
- Generated by accelerating electrons.
Types of EM Waves (RMIVUXG)
- Radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Arrangement of EM Waves
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Increasing frequency: Radio (R) → Microwave (M) → Infrared (I) → Visible (V) → Ultraviolet (U) → X-ray (X) → Gamma (G)
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Decreasing frequency: Gamma (G) → X-ray (X) → Ultraviolet (U) → Visible (V) → Infrared (I) → Microwave (M) → Radio (R)
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Increasing wavelength: Gamma (G) → X-ray (X) → Ultraviolet (U) → Visible (V) → Infrared (I) → Microwave (M) → Radio (R)
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Decreasing wavelength: Radio (R) → Microwave (M) → Infrared (I) → Visible (V) → Ultraviolet (U) → X-ray (X) → Gamma (G)
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Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional. Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and vice versa.
Applications of EM Waves
- Radio Waves: Radio and TV communication
- Microwaves: Satellite communication, radar, cooking
- Infrared Waves: Remote controls, thermal imaging, night vision
- Visible Light: Artificial lighting, optics, screens
- Ultraviolet: Sterilization, fluorescence
- X-rays: Medical imaging, industrial applications
- Gamma Rays: Cancer treatment (radiotherapy)
Infrared Waves and Temperature
- Cooler temperatures appear blue and green.
- Warmer temperatures appear red and yellow.
Visible Spectrum
- Consists of colors ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet).
- Red has the longest wavelength.
- Violet has the shortest wavelength.
X-rays
- Discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895.
Important Scientists in EM Field
- André-Marie Ampère: Magnetic effects of electric currents
- Michael Faraday: Electromagnetic induction
- Heinrich Hertz: Experimental proof of EM waves & link to light
- James Clerk Maxwell: Equations linking electricity and magnetism
- Hans Christian Ørsted: Connection between electricity and magnetism
Key Terms
- Frequency: Number of wave cycles per second.
- Radar: Radio Detection and Ranging
- Wavelength: Distance from one crest to another.
Timeline of EM Wave Discovery
- 1801: Johann Ritter discovered ultraviolet.
- 1821: Ampere announced the electrodynamics theory.
- 1826: Mathematical theory of electrodynamics.
- 1831: Michael Faraday experimented with electromagnetic induction.
- 1845: Faraday discovered light influenced by magnetic fields.
- 1864: Maxwell published papers on EM fields.
- 1865: Maxwell published landmark papers on EM field theory.
Curved Mirrors (Important Points)
- Center of Curvature (C): Center of the sphere from which the mirror is a part.
- Vertex (V): Center of the mirror.
- Focal Point/Focus (F): Point halfway between the center and the vertex.
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