Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

Front

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can we see? Options: Gamma Rays, Visible Light, Ultra Violet, Microwaves

Back

Visible Light

Front

Where does most of our electromagnetic radiation come from?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the energy and frequency of a wave?

Back

High frequency = High Energy

Front

The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________. Options: wavelength, crest, trough, amplitude

Back

wavelength

Front

The shortest wavelength in visible light is: violet, red, blue, yellow

Back

violet

Front

The higher the frequency the ______ the energy. Options: higher, lower, neither, stays the same

Back

higher

Front

Which wave has a greater frequency? Options: A, B

Back

A

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

The lowest point on a wave is the: Amplitude, Crest, Trough, Wavelength

Back

Trough

Front

What is the tallest part of a wave?

Back

crest