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What is the electromagnetic spectrum, and what types of waves are included in it?
What is the electromagnetic spectrum, and what types of waves are included in it?
The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, including types of waves such as gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio waves.
What is the main difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?
What is the main difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?
A transverse wave is a wave in which the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave, whereas a longitudinal wave is a wave in which the oscillations are parallel to the direction of the wave.
What is normal in the context of waves?
What is normal in the context of waves?
In the context of waves, normal refers to a direction perpendicular to the wavefront.
How does light fit into the electromagnetic spectrum, and what type of wave is it?
How does light fit into the electromagnetic spectrum, and what type of wave is it?
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What is the key characteristic of a transverse wave that distinguishes it from other types of waves?
What is the key characteristic of a transverse wave that distinguishes it from other types of waves?
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