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

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


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

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

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

True False Ultraviolet radiation causes common sunburn.

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

True False Radio waves travel in vacuum at a lower speed than the visible light.

True False X-rays are produced by a glowing light bulb.

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Gamma rays can be produced in transitions of an atomic nucleus from one state to another.[True] A vertical automobile antenna is sensitive to electric fields polarized horizontally. [True] Visible light is often emitted when valence electrons change their state.[True] Ultraviolet radiation causes common sunburn.[True] The sun's radiation is most intense in the infrared region.[False] Radio waves travel in vacuum at a lower speed than the visible light.[True] X-rays are produced by a glowing light bulb. [False]

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