Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the wavelength of electromagnetic waves as you move from radio waves to gamma rays?

Back

The wavelength gets shorter.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

As the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

Back

Gamma rays have the highest frequency.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency?

Back

Radio waves have the lowest frequency.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the energy of electromagnetic waves relate to their frequency?

Back

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the energy of the wave also increases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the frequency of a wave with a large wavelength?

Back

A wave with a large wavelength will have a low frequency.

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