Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves: S
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Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves:
Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves. True Visible light is often emitted when valence electrons change their state. FalseThe sun's radiation is most intense in the visible region. True Gamma rays can be produced in transitions of an atomic nucleus from one state to another. FalseRadio waves have higher frequencies than gamma rays. FalseX-rays travel in vacuum at a higher speed than the visible light. FalseA vertical automobile antenna is sensitive to electric fields polarized horizontally. FalseThe Earth's atmosphere is quite transparent to infrared radiation. Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 2/12 Previous TriesExplanation / Answer
1) True, valence electrons are the outer electrons of an atom. When these change states, visible light is emitted.
2) True
3) True
4) False, radio waves have the lowest frequency.
5) False, all EM waves travel at the same speed.
6) False, it is sensitive to field polarized vertically.
7) False.