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1
Q

What is a electromagnetic wave

A

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

2
Q

Name the colour spectrum in order from highest frequency to lowest frequency

A

Violet

Indigo

Blue

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

3
Q

Name the electromagnetic spectrum

Lowest frequency to highest

A

Radio

Microwave

Infrared

Visible light

Ultra violet

X Ray

Gamma rays