Waves

Front

What are electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies called?

Back

Radio waves.

Front

Which type of wave can travel through outer space?

Back

Light waves.

Front

What does frequency measure in waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the complete range of electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency called?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave has particle motion that is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What are the two main categories of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.