EM Spectrum 2

Front

What happens to the energy of an electromagnetic wave as its frequency increases?

Back

The energy of the electromagnetic wave increases.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum.

Front

What is the term used to describe the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

True or False: As you move from radio waves to gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum, the wavelengths decrease in size.

Back

True.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

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

Back

As frequency increases, energy also increases.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by frequency or wavelength.

Front

What are radio waves primarily used for?

Back

Radio waves are primarily used for communication, such as broadcasting radio and television signals.

Front

What is the wavelength range of visible light?

Back

The wavelength of visible light ranges from approximately 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging?

Back

X-rays are used in medical imaging.