Chapter 6 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Volume of space empty of matter.

Back

Vacuum

Front

Wave with energy traveling in the same direction as transfer.

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

In a transverse wave, this is the height from origin to crest. In a longitudinal wave, it indicates wave compression.

Back

Amplitude

Front

Heat transfer by electromagnetic waves.

Back

Radiation

Front

Energy that enables visibility, produced by the sun, fire, or lamps.

Back

Light

Front

Complete range of light waves by wavelength/frequency.

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Distance from peak to peak of a wave.

Back

Wavelength

Front

Portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with frequency just above visible light.

Back

Ultraviolet Light

Front

Speed of 186,000 miles/second (300,000 km/s) used to measure space distances.

Back

Speed of Light

Front

Reduction in medium density.

Back

Rarefaction