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What is the relationship between the electric and magnetic field components in electromagnetic radiation?
What is the relationship between the electric and magnetic field components in electromagnetic radiation?
- They are perpendicular to each other but parallel to the direction of propagation.
- They are parallel to each other but perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
- They are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. (correct)
- They are parallel to each other and to the direction of propagation.
Which of the following is NOT a form of electromagnetic radiation?
Which of the following is NOT a form of electromagnetic radiation?
- X-rays
- Radio waves
- Sound waves (correct)
- Infrared
What primarily characterizes the different forms of electromagnetic radiation?
What primarily characterizes the different forms of electromagnetic radiation?
- Their specific range of wavelengths (correct)
- Their amplitude
- Their intensity
- Their speed in a vacuum
Which end of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelengths?
Which end of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelengths?
What is the approximate wavelength of gamma rays, according to the text?
What is the approximate wavelength of gamma rays, according to the text?
Which of these electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
Which of these electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
If an electromagnetic wave's frequency increases, what happens to its wavelength?
If an electromagnetic wave's frequency increases, what happens to its wavelength?
How are electric and magnetic fields oriented with respect to the direction of energy propagation in an electromagnetic wave?
How are electric and magnetic fields oriented with respect to the direction of energy propagation in an electromagnetic wave?
Which form of electromagnetic radiation is typically associated with heat?
Which form of electromagnetic radiation is typically associated with heat?
What distinguishes X-rays from ultraviolet radiation, according to the passage?
What distinguishes X-rays from ultraviolet radiation, according to the passage?
Flashcards
Electromagnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic Radiation
Form of energy with electric and magnetic field components, perpendicular to each other and the direction of travel.
Radiant Energy
Radiant Energy
Energy emitted as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light, heat, radar, radio waves, and x-rays arranged by wavelength and frequency.
Gamma Rays (γ-rays)
Gamma Rays (γ-rays)
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X-Rays
X-Rays
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Radio Waves
Radio Waves
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Study Notes
- Electromagnetic radiation has a wavelike nature.
- It comprises electric and magnetic field components.
- These components are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation.
- Light, heat, radar, radio waves, and x-rays are forms of electromagnetic radiation.
- Each form is characterized by a specific range of wavelengths and the technique used for its generation.
- The electromagnetic spectrum ranges from gamma rays to radio waves.
- Gamma rays have wavelengths on the order of 10^-12 meters (10^-3 nm).
- Radio waves have wavelengths as long as 10^5 meters.
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