Grade Review EM Spectrum

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

Energy

Front

Which waves are used in the medical field to penetrate solids?

Back

X-ray

Front

What section of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?

Back

Visible Light (Colors known as ROYGBIV)

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet light

Front

What electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.

Front

What are gamma rays?

Back

High-energy electromagnetic waves used in cancer treatment and imaging.

Front

What is infrared radiation?

Back

Electromagnetic waves with longer wavelengths than visible light, often felt as heat.

Front

What is the visible light spectrum?

Back

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

Front

What is ultraviolet light?

Back

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light, can cause sunburn.