Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the distance from the crest of one wave to the next crest?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in 1 second?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can humans see?

Back

Visible Light

Front

What has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency/energy in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What happens to frequency and energy when the wavelength is large?

Back

Low Frequency & Low Energy

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves are used for heating food?

Back

Microwaves

Front

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

Back

Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma Rays

Front

What type of waves can cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet Rays

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.