Electromagnetic Waves Flashcard

Front

What type of light has the largest wavelength?

Back

Microwave

Front

Which color in the visible spectrum has the largest frequency?

Back

Blue

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

Wave B

Front

Which color in the visible spectrum has the highest energy?

Back

Violet

Front

Which color in the visible spectrum has the smallest wavelength?

Back

Violet

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and more.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically measured in meters.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases and vice versa.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?

Back

Gamma rays.