Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

Back

Wavelength

Front

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

Back

Gamma rays

Front

Increasing the amplitude of a wave, _________ the wave's energy.

Back

increases

Front

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

Back

Microwaves

Front

The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

Back

increases

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used in remote controls?

Back

Infrared waves

Front

What is the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves called?

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used for communication?

Back

Radio waves