Study Guide! - Cory Bryant.

Front

What is a high energy electromagnetic wave with a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than all other types of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What is the term for the entire range of electromagnetic waves with frequencies and wavelengths?

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation can you see?

Back

Light

Front

What is the energy carried by an electromagnetic wave called?

Back

Radiant Energy

Front

What are the regions of a long wave where the particles are farther apart?

Back

Rarefactions

Front

What is the term for the regions of a wave where particles are closest together?

Back

Compressions

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the formula for calculating the speed of light?

Back

c = λf (where c is the speed of light, λ is the wavelength, and f is the frequency)

Front

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

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.