3AB:Electromagnetic Spectrum Review (2024)

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Peak/Crest

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave is helpful in military night vision goggles?

Back

Infrared

Front

At what frequency range do radio waves exist?

Back

10^3 Hz and lower

Front

Which electromagnetic waves are used by doctors to detect broken bones?

Back

X-rays

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength: gamma rays, x-rays, or radio waves?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

Back

Approximately 400 nm to 700 nm