Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
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Author: Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
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Chapter 3, Problem 8EPL
For each statement (a-d) provided below, circle the word choice that correctly describes how the two forms of light compare.
- Infrared light has greater / less energy than ultraviolet light.
- X-ray photons have longer / shorter wavelengths than gamma ray photons.
- Visible
electromagnetic radiation has a higher / lower frequency than radio wave electromagnetic radiation. - Infrared light has a faster / slower / same
speed than microwave light.
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