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:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Spinal Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary movements or actions of the body initiated in the spinal cord without the involvement of the brain.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.