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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 1 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

What characteristic do all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum share?

Answer
A
They have the same wavelength.
B
They have the same frequency.
C
They interact in the same way with any matter.
D
They travel at the same speed through empty space.

Explanation

All parts of the electromagnetic spectrum travel at the same speed through empty space: the speed of light, about 3 × 10⁸ meters per second. Their wavelengths and frequencies differ, and they can interact with matter in different ways. Therefore, the correct choice is D, “They travel at the same speed through empty space.”

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