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From shortest to longest wavelength, which of the following correctly orders the different categories of electromagnetic radiation? gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, radio Which forms of light are lower in energy and frequency than the light that our eyes can see? Infrared and Radio When considering light as made up of individual "pieces," each characterized by a particular amount of energy, the pieces are called _________. Photons Suppose you know the freque...

What is the relationship between color and wavelength for light?Wavelength increases from violet to red What is the one fundamental difference between X rays and radio waves?They are very different A particular reflecting telescope has an objective mirror with a focal length of 1.2 m and an eyepiece lens of focal length 6 mm. What is the magnifying power of this telescope?200 Why does the Sun look red when it's setting?Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter wavelength light more easi...

Which of the following has your "cosmic address" in the correct order? A. You, Earth, solar system, Local Group, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Supercluster, universe B. You, Earth, solar system, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Local Supercluster, universe C. You, Earth, solar system, Local Group, Local Supercluster, Milky Way Galaxy, universe D.You, Earth, Local Group, Local Supercluster, solar system, Milky Way Galaxy, universe E. You, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, solar system, Local Group, Local S...

1) Approximately, what basic composition are all stars born with?B) three -quarters hydrogen, one -quarter helium, no more than 2 percent heavier elements 2) Since all stars begin their lives with the same basic composition, what characteristic most determines how they will differ?D) mass they are formed with 3) What are the standard units for luminosity?A) watts 4) A star's luminosity is theE) total amount of light that the star radiates each second. 5) What are the standard units for ...