Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What type of wave has the medium moving perpendicular to the wave's movement?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy?

Back

X-rays.

Front

What happens to the frequency of a wave as the wavelength decreases?

Back

The frequency increases.

Front

What is it called when light is bounced off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What type of wave has the medium moving parallel to the wave's movement?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation called?

Back

Electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves.