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electromagnetic spectrum
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Science
10th Grade
05/27/2010

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All waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are 

Definition
Transverse 
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All electromagnetic waves travel through the air at
Definition
300 000000 meters per second  
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Can electromagnetic waves travel through vacuums? 
Definition
Yes they can 
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electromagnetic waves can be absorbed by...
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Matter 
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say the E.M in order 
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Radio waves

Microwaves

infra red radiation

visible light 

ultra violet

xrays

gamer rays 

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Do E.M waves need molecules to travel?
Definition
No they do not 
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What is the relationship between wavelength and amount of energy?  
Definition
The Smaller the wavelength the greater the energy  
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List three properties that all E.M waves have in common 
Definition

They all come from the sun 

they are all transverse waves

The don't need partials 

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