Electromagnetic Radiation

Front

What type of electromagnetic energy carries the least energy?

Back

Microwaves

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

What is the term for the distance between peaks of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has a longer wavelength: infrared or visible light?

Back

Infrared

Front

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in remote controls?

Back

Infrared radiation

Front

What is the order of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength?

Back

Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma Rays

Front

What is the frequency range of radio waves?

Back

Typically from 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 300,000 km/s).