Consider the Range of Electromagnetic Spectrum

question 32

Multiple Choice

Consider the range of electromagnetic spectrum. What is the relationship between the wavelength of light and the energy of the photons it carries?

• A) the shorter the wavelength, the lower the energy of the photons it contains
• B) the longer the wavelength, the higher the energy of the photons it contains
• C) the longer the wavelength, the lower the energy of the photons it contains
• D) the more average the wavelength, the higher the energy of the photons it contains

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Definitions:

Decision Criteria

An organism’s rule for how much evidence it needs before responding.

False Alarms

Instances where an anticipated negative outcome or threat is signaled but does not actually materialize.

Pattern Theory

suggests that sensory information is represented in the brain as patterns of neural firing, which are recognized and interpreted based on learned experiences.

Sensory Qualities

Characteristics of objects or events that are perceived by the senses, such as taste, smell, sound, touch, and sight.