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What is the term used to describe the process by which energy from waves transforms into motion in atoms and molecules at Earth's surface?
What is the term used to describe the process by which energy from waves transforms into motion in atoms and molecules at Earth's surface?
- Oxidation
- Vaporization
- Ionization
- Thermalization (correct)
Which type of electromagnetic wave has been traditionally used for long-distance signal transmission since the early 20th century?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has been traditionally used for long-distance signal transmission since the early 20th century?
- Radio Waves (correct)
- Visible Light
- Microwaves
- Gamma Rays
What type of light is invisible to the naked eye but can warm objects quickly?
What type of light is invisible to the naked eye but can warm objects quickly?
- Infrared Light (correct)
- Ultraviolet Light
- Gamma Rays
- Radio Waves
What is the category of light that includes colors like red, green, and blue, and is visible to the human eye?
What is the category of light that includes colors like red, green, and blue, and is visible to the human eye?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is powerful enough to pass through soft tissue but not bone, providing internal body structure outlines in X-Ray machines?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is powerful enough to pass through soft tissue but not bone, providing internal body structure outlines in X-Ray machines?
What is the term used for the natural emission of infrared light from warm objects?
What is the term used for the natural emission of infrared light from warm objects?
Which electromagnetic wave type is known for being dangerous due to its ability to cause sunburns and skin cancer?
Which electromagnetic wave type is known for being dangerous due to its ability to cause sunburns and skin cancer?
What characteristic of light allows it to travel through outer space without requiring a medium?
What characteristic of light allows it to travel through outer space without requiring a medium?
What is the term used to describe the process by which energy from electromagnetic waves transforms into motion in atoms and molecules at Earth's surface?
What is the term used to describe the process by which energy from electromagnetic waves transforms into motion in atoms and molecules at Earth's surface?
What kind of light has a lower frequency than visible light but is more energetic than microwaves?
What kind of light has a lower frequency than visible light but is more energetic than microwaves?
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