Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

Front

During a sunny day at the beach, which type of electromagnetic wave from this PAIR has the longest wavelength? Options: Blue light, Infrared Radiation

Back

Infrared Radiation

Front

The letter "A" represents what type of electromagnetic wave?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

Which electromagnetic wave from this PAIR has the highest frequency?

Orange

,

Ultraviolet Radiation

Back

Ultraviolet Radiation

Front

Which electromagnetic wave from this PAIR has the most energy?

Yellow

,

Green

Back

Green

Front

Which electromagnetic wave from this PAIR has the shortest wavelength?

Gamma Radiation

,

Radio Waves

Back

Gamma Radiation

Front

______________ waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor's offices and airports.

Back

X-Ray

Front

What is the distance between one point of a wave to the same point in the next wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

_________ is the number of waves per unit of time.

Back

Frequency

Front

____________ waves have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV.

Options:

Ultraviolet light (UV)

,

Visible light

,

Infrared light

,

Radio waves

Back

Visible light

Front

____________ waves are often used in heat lamps.

Back

Infrared