Electromagnetic Spectrum 2024

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

List the electromagnetic waves in order of decreasing frequency: X-rays, microwaves, infrared rays.

Back

X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared rays, microwaves, radio waves.

Front

Which electromagnetic wave has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

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

Back

X-rays

Front

Electromagnetic waves that help your body produce vitamin D are called?

Back

Ultraviolet rays

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Period

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves are used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the range of wavelengths of visible light?

Back

Approximately 400 nm to 700 nm.