Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum - High School Physics
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A microwave has a wavelength of 
. What is the speed of the wave?
A microwave has a wavelength of
Since a microwave is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, its velocity will be equal to the speed of light:
Any wave on the electromagnetic spectrum will have the same velocity, though their wavelengths and frequencies will vary, defining their individual characteristics.
Since a microwave is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, its velocity will be equal to the speed of light:
Any wave on the electromagnetic spectrum will have the same velocity, though their wavelengths and frequencies will vary, defining their individual characteristics.
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A microwave has a frequency of 
. A gamma ray has a frequency of 
. Which one has a greater speed?
A microwave has a frequency of
Both of these waves are on the electromagnetic spectrum. Any wave on the spectrum will have the same speed, the speed of light.
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, and gamma rays are all on the spectrum. They all have the same ultimate speed, but vary in their wavelengths, frequencies, and energy levels.
Both of these waves are on the electromagnetic spectrum. Any wave on the spectrum will have the same speed, the speed of light.
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, and gamma rays are all on the spectrum. They all have the same ultimate speed, but vary in their wavelengths, frequencies, and energy levels.
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The frequency of a particular photon of infrared light is 
. What is the wavelength of the photon?
The frequency of a particular photon of infrared light is
The relationship between wavelength, frequency, and velocity is:
In this case, because infrared light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, we would use 
for 
.
We are given the speed of light and the frequency of the photon. Using these values, we can solve for the wavelength.
The relationship between wavelength, frequency, and velocity is:
In this case, because infrared light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum, we would use
We are given the speed of light and the frequency of the photon. Using these values, we can solve for the wavelength.
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An electromagnetic wave travels with a frequency of 
. What is the wavelength of the wave?
An electromagnetic wave travels with a frequency of
The relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength of a waveform is given by the formula:
In this case, we are dealing with an electromagnetic wave. All electromagnetic waves travel at the same velocity: the speed of light.
Using this value and the given frequency of the wave, we can solve for the wavelength.
Wavelength is traditionally reported in nanometers, corresponding to 
.
The relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength of a waveform is given by the formula:
In this case, we are dealing with an electromagnetic wave. All electromagnetic waves travel at the same velocity: the speed of light.
Using this value and the given frequency of the wave, we can solve for the wavelength.
Wavelength is traditionally reported in nanometers, corresponding to
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Radio waves and X-rays are both on the electromagnetic spectrum. Which of the following statements is true?
Radio waves and X-rays are both on the electromagnetic spectrum. Which of the following statements is true?
Any wave on the electromagnetic spectrum will travel at the same constant speed, the speed of light. Each type of wave is determined by changes in the frequency, wavelength, and energy, but these factors always reflect a constant velocity. The types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays. Radio waves will have the largest wavelength, smallest frequency, and lowest energy. Gamma rays will have the smallest wavelength, highest frequency, and greatest energy.
The inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength means that the velocity can remain constant.
Any wave on the electromagnetic spectrum will travel at the same constant speed, the speed of light. Each type of wave is determined by changes in the frequency, wavelength, and energy, but these factors always reflect a constant velocity. The types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays. Radio waves will have the largest wavelength, smallest frequency, and lowest energy. Gamma rays will have the smallest wavelength, highest frequency, and greatest energy.
The inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength means that the velocity can remain constant.
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