The Fact That the Speed of Light Is Constant (As

question 53

Multiple Choice

The fact that the speed of light is constant (as it travels through a vacuum) means that

• A) photons with longer wavelengths have lower frequencies.
• B) radio wave photons have shorter wavelengths than gamma ray photons.
• C) X-rays can be transmitted through the atmosphere around the world.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, each composed of a base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

Rhizomes

A type of underground stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes, often used in plant reproduction.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm or eggs) and sex hormones, including ovaries in females and testes in males.