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

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

A vertical automobile antenna is sensitive to electric fields polarized horizontally.
A: True B: False

The Earth's atmosphere is quite transparent to infrared radiation.
A: True B: False

X-rays travel in vacuum at a higher speed than the visible light.
A: True B: False

The sun's radiation is most intense in the infrared region.
A: True B: False

Gamma rays can be produced in transitions of an atomic nucleus from one state to another.
A: True B: False

Visible light is often emitted when valence electrons change their state.
A: True B: False

Blue light has a higher frequency than X-rays.
A: True B: False

Explanation / Answer

a. True b. False c. False. d. False e. False f. True g. True

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