Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Practice Questions

High School Physics › Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Questions
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1

Radio waves and X-rays are both on the electromagnetic spectrum. Which of the following statements is true?

2

A microwave has a frequency of . A gamma ray has a frequency of . Which one has a greater speed?

3

A microwave has a wavelength of . What is the speed of the wave?

4

The frequency of a particular photon of infrared light is . What is the wavelength of the photon?

5

An electromagnetic wave travels with a frequency of . What is the wavelength of the wave?

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