The Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM waves) Flashcards

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All EM waves travel…

A

…at the speed of light in a vacuum
(3×10⁸ m/s)

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2
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Are EM waves transverse or longitudinal?

A

Transverse

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3
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Fill in the gaps!

A

Check your answer!

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4
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What is an Abbreviation to remember the EM waves and their order?

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R - MIV - UX - G

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