10.3 - Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast light travels.
What is wavelength?
💡 Hint: Consider the distance covered by a wave in one cycle.
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: Recall how fast light travels.
Is the wavelength inversely related to frequency?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula connecting these two concepts.
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A laser emits light with a wavelength of 500 nm. What is its frequency?
💡 Hint: Use the wavelength to find frequency with the speed of light.
Discuss the impact of light speed variations due to different media on communication technologies.
💡 Hint: Consider how refraction can affect telecommunications.
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