Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Gamma rays

Front

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used in remote controls?

Back

Infrared waves

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point?

Back

Period

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What type of waves are used for communication in radios?

Back

Radio waves