Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Which of the following has the most energy?

X-rays

,

The color green

,

Microwaves

,

ultraviolet

Back

X-rays

Front

Which of the following has the longest wavelength?

Infrared

,

The color Indigo

,

gamma rays

,

TV

Back

TV

Front

Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?

• Gamma rays
• The color blue
• AM radio
• Infrared

Back

Gamma rays

Front

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

Back

amplitude

Front

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

Back

wavelength

Front

For waves in any medium, as the wavelength decreases, what happens to the frequency?

Back

It increases

Front

Which electromagnetic waves help doctors detect broken bones inside your body?

Back

x-rays

Front

Which electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps & TV remote controls?

Back

infrared rays

Front

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

Back

frequency

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

Back

medium