Types of EM waves

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What type of waves are EM waves?

They are transverse waves that transfer energy from the source to an absorber

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Do the waves on the EM spectrum travel at the same velocity through a vacuum/air?

Yes

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If the waves have a short wavelength, what is their frequency range?

High frequency = short wavelength

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What are the EM waves from increasing frequency?

Radiowaves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, UV, X-rays, Gamma rays.

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What type of waves can our eyes only detect?

Visible light

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