Electromagnetic radiation consists of discrete packets of kinetic energy called ______, which are characterized by a certain wavelength and energy level.Multiple choice question.photonsionsisotopeschloroplastsNeed help? Review these concept resources.
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Electromagnetic radiation consists of discrete packets of kinetic energy called ______, which are characterized by a certain wavelength and energy level.Multiple choice question.photonsionsisotopeschloroplastsNeed help? Review these concept resources.
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The answer is photons. Electromagnetic radiation consists of discrete packets of kinetic energy called photons, which are characterized by a certain wavelength and energy level.
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