What is the best classification of a wave in which the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave? (1 point)
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Electromagnetic wave
Electromagnetic wave
Microwaves
Microwaves
Transverse wave
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
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Longitudinal wave
how do you know your answer is correct?
I apologize for the repetition in my response. You can determine the correct answer by understanding the definitions of each type of wave. In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave propagates. This is in contrast to a transverse wave, where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave. In the case of an electromagnetic wave or microwaves, the particles of the medium do not move at all, as these waves can propagate through a vacuum. Therefore, the correct classification for a wave in which the particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave is a longitudinal wave.
Which statement BEST compares an ultraviolet wave to a microwave?
(1 point)
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An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
(1 point)
Responses
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
how do you know your answer is correct?
I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous responses.
To determine the correct statement that compares an ultraviolet wave to a microwave, we need to understand the properties of both types of waves.
The energy of an electromagnetic wave is directly proportional to its frequency. Higher frequency waves have more energy than lower frequency waves.
Ultraviolet waves have a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency compared to microwaves. This means that ultraviolet waves have more energy than microwaves.
Therefore, the correct statement is: "An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency."
To determine the correct statement that compares an ultraviolet wave to a microwave, we need to understand the properties of both types of waves.
The energy of an electromagnetic wave is directly proportional to its frequency. Higher frequency waves have more energy than lower frequency waves.
Ultraviolet waves have a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency compared to microwaves. This means that ultraviolet waves have more energy than microwaves.
Therefore, the correct statement is: "An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency."
Which of the following waves on the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?(1 point)
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gamma rays
gamma rays
infrared waves
infrared waves
microwaves
microwaves
X-rays
X-rays
Responses
gamma rays
gamma rays
infrared waves
infrared waves
microwaves
microwaves
X-rays
X-rays
Microwaves
Which of the following waves on the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest frequency?(1 point)
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radio waves
radio waves
x rays
x rays
infrared waves
infrared waves
ultraviolet rays
Responses
radio waves
radio waves
x rays
x rays
infrared waves
infrared waves
ultraviolet rays
Ultraviolet rays
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