Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves. G

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Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves.

Gamma rays can be produced in transitions of an atomic nucleus from one state to another.
The sun's radiation is most intense in the visible region.
Radio waves have higher frequencies than gamma rays.
A vertical automobile antenna is sensitive to electric fields polarized vertically.
Ultraviolet radiation causes common sunburn.
X-rays travel in vacuum at a higher speed than the visible light.
Radio waves have wavelengths longer than 1 m.

Explanation / Answer

1.true 2.false 3.false 4.True, if it were not, the atoms in the antenna would not have very far to move in order to pick up the signal. 5.true 6.false , they all travel at the speed of light 7.true,214.13747 meters.

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