The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Which type of waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum?

  • Sound waves
  • Electromagnetic waves (correct)
  • Radio waves
  • Water waves

Which type of waves have electrical and magnetic properties?

  • Radio waves
  • Sound waves
  • Electromagnetic waves (correct)
  • Water waves

What is the range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

  • From microwaves to radio waves (correct)
  • From infrared waves to microwaves
  • From very short gamma rays to x-rays
  • From ultraviolet rays to visible light waves

What type of waves are similar to ocean waves in terms of being energy waves?

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What do electromagnetic waves transmit?

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Which type of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

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Which type of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?

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Which type of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum is used in a microwave oven?

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Which type of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum is used in a doctor's x-ray?

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Which type of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?

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Electromagnetic waves type

Waves that have both electric and magnetic properties, carrying energy.

EM spectrum range

A wide range of waves, from radio waves to gamma rays.

Shortest EM wave

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Longest EM wave

Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the spectrum.

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Microwave use

Microwaves are used in ovens to heat food.

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X-ray use

X-rays are used in medical imaging to see inside the body.

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Visible light waves

Electromagnetic waves detectable by the human eye, representing colors.

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Energy transmission

Electromagnetic waves carry energy through space.

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EM waves and ocean waves

Both types of waves transmit energy.

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What are EM waves?

Electromagnetic waves have both electric and magnetic components.

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