Waves

Front

What happens when light hits a raindrop or a prism?

Back

It refracts, or bends.

Front

Why do you see different colors when light passes through a prism?

Back

Each color has a different wavelength, so they all bend at different angles.

Front

What is the longest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Radio Waves.

Front

Which color of light helps plants grow best?

Back

Red Light.

Front

Why do colors of light separate when they are refracted?

Back

Their wavelengths cause them to bend at different angles.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.