Em Spectrum flashcard

Front

What happens to wavelength when frequency increases?

Back

The wavelength becomes shorter.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma Rays.

Front

What is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Magnetic Rays.

Front

When frequency increases, what else increases?

Back

Energy.

Front

True or False: The longer its wavelength, the more energy light carries.

Back

False.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

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

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and energy in electromagnetic waves?

Back

Higher frequency means higher energy.

Front

Name the type of electromagnetic radiation that we can see with our eyes.

Back

Visible Light.

Front

What type of radiation is used in medical imaging?

Back

X-rays.