Waves and EM Spectrum Flashcard

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which electromagnetic waves are used by doctors to detect broken bones?

Back

X-rays

Front

Which type of electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What is the correct order of electromagnetic waves from low to high energy?

Back

Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

Front

What is the term for the medium through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of waves are sound waves?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.