Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What are electromagnetic waves?

Back

Front

At what speed do electromagnetic waves travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light and can travel through a vacuum.

Front

What differentiates types of electromagnetic waves?

Back

The difference is in their wavelength and frequency.

Front

List the types of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength.

Back

Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light (ROYGBIV), Ultraviolet Light, X-Rays, Gamma Rays.

Front

Which color in visible light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Front

Which color in visible light has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Violet has the shortest wavelength in visible light.