Waves Vocab Set 2

Front

Full range of electromagnetic wave frequencies

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Part of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared and radio waves

Back

Microwaves

Front

Wave bounces off a surface

Back

Reflection

Front

A triangular piece of clear glass or plastic that separates white light into colors.

Back

Prisms

Front

Waves in the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than red light.

Back

Infrared radiation

Front

Type of electromagnetic radiation with long wavelength and low energy, next to microwaves.

Back

Radio waves

Front

Curved transparent material that bends light.

Back

Lens

Front

To stop or slow; to strike against each other, hindering action.

Back

Interfere

Front

Process of energetic electromagnetic wave movement

Back

Radiation

Front

A plate of glass or metal with close parallel lines that produces a spectrum by diffraction and interference of light.

Back

Diffraction Grating