Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

energy

Front

Cell phones (also have microwaves) and televisions use this type of EM wave. It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.

Back

Radio Wave

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause sunburn? Options: infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, microwaves

Back

ultraviolet light

Front

The type of wave with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency. This type of wave is extremely harmful. Options: radio, infrared, gamma, x ray.

Back

gamma

Front

The type of EM wave that is used to cook food. It has a higher frequency (and shorter wavelength) than radio waves.

Back

microwave

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat?

Radio Waves

,

Infrared Rays

,

Visible Light

,

Gamma Rays

Back

Infrared Rays

Front

The visible light spectrum ranges between:

• radar waves and X-rays
• television waves and infrared rays
• infrared rays and ultraviolet rays
• ultraviolet rays and gamma rays

Back

infrared rays and ultraviolet rays

Front

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see? Options: X-rays, Visible Light, Gamma Rays, Ultraviolet Rays

Back

Visible Light

Front

What shape does light travel in? Options: Waves, Circles, Squares, Diamonds

Back

Waves

Front

The figure above shows parts of a wave.
 Which letter represents wavelength? 
Options: S, T, W, X

Back

W