Visible light occupies the range of wavelengths from 380 to 790 nanometers in the electromagnetic spectrum. Which of the following kinds of electromagnetic radiation has shorter wavelength than visible light?

Glen is explaining the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of electromagnetic radiation to his friend, Harold. Which of the following would be a correct explanation of this relationship?

Sunlight is composed of energy that is visible to humans and energy that is not visible to humans. Which statement describes how the visible energy from the Sun is different from the non visible energy?

Wavelength, frequency, and energy are related. What happens to the Energy in the wave as its wavelength gets shorter?

What is the term used to describe the maximum distance that a sound wave displaces air molecules from their original undisturbed position?

Microwave ovens employ microwaves to quickly reheat or cook a wide variety of foods. While foods get hot when a microwave is turned on, the walls of a microwave oven do not. What is the most likely explanation of this?

X-rays are used in medical applications to produce images of bones, tissues, and organs. X-rays are capable of penetrating tissues such as skin, but are less capable of penetrating bone. This property of X-rays derives from which characteristic of the rays?

Which of these is the least energetic form of electromagnetic radiation?

Florida’s nickname is “The Sunshine State”. Which type of electromagnetic waves can be harmful to Floridians who spend time outside in the sunshine?

Some planetary images and satellite photographs are made using visible light. Other images are made with radiation from the non-visible portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Why do scientists study images made with parts of the electromagnetic spectrum other than visible light?