Question

electromagnetic spectrum and quantum numbers name:
1.describe where microwaves are found on the ems compared to the other six forms of radiation. in your description, compare and contrast its wavelength, frequency, and energy with those of other regions of the ems

1. some insects, like bees, can see light of shorter wavelengths than humans can see. what kind of radiation do you think a bee sees?
2. if an x - ray machine emits e.m.r with a wavelength of 1.00 x 10^(-10) meters, what is the frequency?

directions: use the word bank to answer the following questions. each word will be used only once.
crest frequency mechanical infrared
trough transverse radio gamma
wavelength longitudinal ultraviolet x - rays
visible light amplitude electromagnetic

1. ____________ waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor’s offices and as airports.
2. ____________ is the distance between one point of a wave to the same point in the next wave.
3. ____________ is the number of waves per unit of time.
4. ____________ waves occur when the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.
5. ____________ waves have a color spectrum known as roygbiv.
6. ____________ waves disturb matter.
7. the ____________ is the top of a wave.
8. the ____________ is the bottom of a wave.
9. ____________ is the maximum distance that matter is displaced from the resting position.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electromagnetic - spectrum properties

Microwaves have longer wavelengths than visible light, ultraviolet, X - rays, and gamma rays but shorter wavelengths than radio waves. They have lower frequencies and energies compared to visible light, ultraviolet, X - rays, and gamma rays, and higher frequencies and energies compared to radio waves.

Step2: Determine bee - visible radiation

Humans can see visible light. Bees can see shorter wavelengths than humans, so they can see ultraviolet radiation.

Step3: Use the wave equation

The wave equation is $c = \lambda
u$, where $c = 3.00\times10^{8}\ m/s$ (speed of light in a vacuum), $\lambda$ is wavelength, and $
u$ is frequency. Rearranging for frequency gives $
u=\frac{c}{\lambda}$. Given $\lambda = 1.00\times10^{-10}\ m$, then $
u=\frac{3.00\times10^{8}\ m/s}{1.00\times10^{-10}\ m}=3.00\times10^{18}\ Hz$.

Step4: Match terms

1. X - Rays are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor's offices and at airports.
2. Wavelength is the distance between one point of a wave to the same point in the next wave.
3. Frequency is the number of waves per unit of time.
4. Longitudinal waves occur when the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.
5. Visible Light waves have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV.
6. Mechanical waves disturb matter.
7. The Crest is the top of a wave.
8. The Trough is the bottom of a wave.
9. Amplitude is the maximum distance that matter is displaced from the resting position.

Answer:

1. Microwaves have longer wavelengths than visible light, ultraviolet, X - rays, and gamma rays but shorter wavelengths than radio waves. They have lower frequencies and energies compared to visible light, ultraviolet, X - rays, and gamma rays, and higher frequencies and energies compared to radio waves.
2. Ultraviolet radiation.
3. $3.00\times10^{18}\ Hz$
4. X - Rays
5. Wavelength
6. Frequency
7. Longitudinal
8. Visible Light
9. Mechanical
10. Crest
11. Trough
12. Amplitude