8 Questions
What property of light did Maxwell describe?
Light is an electromagnetic wave
What is the definition of wavelength in the context of waves?
The distance between two consecutive peaks on a wave
What is the unit of wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Meters (m)
Which of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?
Require a medium to travel
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
Radio waves
What is the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of an electromagnetic wave?
Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate
What is the relationship between the energy of an electromagnetic wave and its wavelength?
Energy is inversely proportional to wavelength
Test your knowledge on the energy of photons and their relationship with frequency. This quiz covers concepts such as Planck's constant, energy calculations, and unit conversions.
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