Electromagnetic Spectrum 2024

Front

The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous range of ______ for electromagnetic radiation.

Back

frequencies

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

Back

gamma rays

Front

Which has a higher frequency: visible light or ultraviolet rays?

Back

ultraviolet rays

Front

Which electromagnetic waves help doctors detect broken bones inside your body?

Back

x-rays

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

microwaves

Front

What is the range of frequencies that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

visible light

Front

What type of radiation is used in communication devices like radios?

Back

radio waves