Electromagnetic Spectrum and Radiation

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1

A researcher analyzes two types of electromagnetic waves. He observes that wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B. What can you conclude about these two waves?

2

If a star approaches earth the electromagnetic waves from the star are perceived to have shorter wavelength whereas if a star moves away from the earth the waves have longer wavelength.

When observing through a telescope, a scientist notices that star A appears red whereas star B appears blue. Which of the following is true regarding these two stars?

3

The wavelength of a particular color of red-orange light is .

What is the frequency of this color?

4

Microwave rays have a __________ wavelength and a __________ energy than ultraviolet rays.

5

A local FM radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 99.0MHz.

What is the wavelength at which the station is broadcasting?

6

What is the frequency of microwave radiation that has a wavelength of 0.885m?

7

Microwave radiation falls in the wavelength region of .

What is the frequency of microwave radiation that has a wavelength of ?

8

The wavelength of a particular color of orange light is 629nm.

What is the frequency of this color?

9

Two light sources are placed equidistant from a detector. The light from light source A is detected quicker than light from light source B. What can be concluded from these results?

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