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Questions and Answers
Which of the following properties is common to all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following properties is common to all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum?
- They have the same wavelength.
- They travel at the same speed through a vacuum. (correct)
- They are all used for satellite communication.
- They transfer the same amount of energy.
What determines the properties of waves within the electromagnetic spectrum?
What determines the properties of waves within the electromagnetic spectrum?
- Their amplitude and intensity.
- Their wavelength and frequency. (correct)
- Their origin and method of generation.
- Their speed and direction.
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is known to carry enough energy to potentially damage cells?
Which type of electromagnetic radiation is known to carry enough energy to potentially damage cells?
- Microwaves.
- Infrared radiation.
- Gamma rays. (correct)
- Radio waves.
What happens when ionizing radiation interacts with atoms?
What happens when ionizing radiation interacts with atoms?
If a wave has a high frequency, what can be inferred about its energy?
If a wave has a high frequency, what can be inferred about its energy?
What is the approximate speed at which electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
What is the approximate speed at which electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic all electromagnetic waves share?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic all electromagnetic waves share?
The term 'radiation' can refer to which of the following?
The term 'radiation' can refer to which of the following?
Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
Why are ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray radiation considered dangerous?
Why are ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray radiation considered dangerous?
Flashcards
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
A group of seven types of wave made up of electric and magnetic fields, differing in wavelength and frequency.
Frequency
Frequency
The number of wave cycles that pass a point in a given amount of time, often measured in Hertz (Hz).
Wavelength
Wavelength
The distance between two corresponding points on adjacent waves (e.g., crest to crest).
Radiation
Radiation
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Ionising Radiation
Ionising Radiation
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Speed of Light
Speed of Light
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Study Notes
- The electromagnetic spectrum comprises seven wave types formed from electric and magnetic fields.
- Wave properties within the spectrum depend on wavelength and frequency, with higher frequencies transmitting higher energies.
- All regions of the electromagnetic spectrum transfer energy.
- All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light through a vacuum (approximately 300,000,000 m/s or 3 × 108 ms-1).
- Short wavelength parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray) can damage cells due to their high energy.
- Radiation is a term used for electromagnetic waves and energy emitted by radioactive materials.
- Ionising radiation is radiation able to remove electrons from atoms or molecules to produce positively charged particles called ions.
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Description
Explore the electromagnetic spectrum, its wave properties, and energy transfer. Learn about radiation, including ionizing radiation's effects on cells, and the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum. Understand the dangers associated with high-energy waves.
