Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet

Front

What are electromagnetic waves?

Back

electric & magnetic fields (energy) that travel through empty space very quickly

Front

The height of the wave from the rest position is known as the _____________. Options: amplitude, crest, trough, wavelength

Back

amplitude

Front

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible?

Back

Only a small part

Front

The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called:

Back

wavelength

Front

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

Back

short

Front

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the amount of energy in that wave...

Back

increases.

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy? Options: gamma ray, infrared wave, visible light wave, microwave

Back

microwave

Front

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

Back

They can travel through empty space

Front

True or false: as you move along the spectrum, radio to gamma waves, the wavelengths decrease in size (get smaller)

Back

true

Front

A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy.

Back

low, low