Light Waves and EMS

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A light wave is an electromagnetic wave.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

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

Front

Which has a higher frequency: Ultraviolet Waves or Infrared Waves?

Back

Ultraviolet Waves have a higher frequency than Infrared Waves.

Front

What kind of wave is a light wave besides being an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A light wave is also a transverse wave.

Front

Which has the largest wavelength: U.V. Rays, Gamma Ray Waves, Visible Waves, or Microwaves?

Back

Microwaves have the largest wavelength.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What are the primary colors of light?

Back

The primary colors of light are red, green, and blue.