Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Order of waves on the EMS from longest to shortest wavelength: Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

Back

Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

Front

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy? Options: Radio waves, Ultraviolet Rays, Gamma Rays, X-rays

Back

Gamma 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

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

Back

They can travel through empty space

Front

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

Back

microwave

Front

Waves are a transfer of what?

Back

Energy

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

4

Front

Color in the visible spectrum with the smallest wavelength.

Back

Violet

Front

What determines the color of visible light?

Back

wavelength (and frequency)

Front

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

Back

Ultraviolet