Electromagnetic Spectrum (Part 1)

Front

As the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave gets LONGER, the ENERGY gets ____________.

Back

Lower

Front

Which wavelengths of the EM spectrum are dangerous to life?

Back

UV, X rays and Gamma

Front

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

Back

Visible Light

Front

This color in the visible part of the spectrum has the smallest wavelength.

Back

Violet

Front

The distance between two crests or two troughs is defined as _________________

Back

wavelength

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

What is frequency in the context of electromagnetic waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).