Select True or False for the following statements about electromagnetic waves: 1

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

1) Radio waves have wavelengths longer than 1 m.

2) Gamma rays can be produced in transitions of an atomic nucleus from one state to another.

3) X-rays can be produced in transitions involving inner electrons in an atom.

4) The Earth's atmosphere is quite transparent to infrared radiation.

5) Radio waves travel in vacuum at a lower speed than the visible light.

6) A vertical automobile antenna is sensitive to electric fields polarized horizontally.

7) The sun's radiation is most intense in the visible region.

Thank you!!

Explanation / Answer

1. True

2. True

3. True

4. False

5. False, all the waves travel with speed of light

6. True

7. True

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