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Lesson 5.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 1 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)

Some snakes have special sensory organs that detect the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Compared with human vision, these snakes can sense electromagnetic waves that have

Answer
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a lower frequency and a shorter wavelength.
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a higher frequency and a longer wavelength.
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a lower frequency and a longer wavelength.
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a higher frequency and a shorter wavelength.

Explanation

Infrared waves have lower frequency and longer wavelength than visible light, which humans see. Frequency and wavelength are inversely related: as frequency decreases, wavelength increases. Therefore, the snakes can sense waves with a lower frequency and a longer wavelength, choice C.

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