Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Increasing the amplitude of a wave, _________ the wave's energy.

Back

increases

Front

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

Back

Gamma

Front

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point?

Back

Period

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive troughs or crests?

Back

Wavelength