Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a __________. Options: Wave, Medium, Vibration, Compression

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Wave

Front

Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(an) _________.

Back

Medium

Front

What happens to light during reflection?

Back

Bounces

Front

Refraction is when light...

Back

Bends

Front

What is happening in this picture?

Back

Refraction

Front

The entire electromagnetic spectrum is divided into regions by

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wavelength

Front

The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter. Options: increases, decreases, stays the same

Back

increases

Front

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy? Options: Radio waves, Ultraviolet Rays, Gamma Rays, X-rays

Back

Gamma Rays

Front

What type of wave is emitted from warm objects?

Back

Infrared

Front

What color has the shortest wavelength? Options: red, violet, yellow, green

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violet