Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

The action of a wave bouncing off a surface is called __________________.

Back

reflection

Front

Radio Waves are an example of _________ waves.

Back

electromagnetic

Front

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

Back

Visible Light

Front

Does this wave have a high frequency or low frequency?

Back

High

Front

A _____________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.

Back

wavelength

Front

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

Back

amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

refraction

Front

What is the frequency of a wave if it completes 10 cycles in 2 seconds?

Back

5 Hz

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma Rays