Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

The height of the wave is known as the _____________.

Back

amplitude

Front

The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

Back

wavelength

Front

Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays?

Back

x-rays

Front

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

Back

microwaves

Front

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy?

Back

Gamma Rays

Front

What is the range of electromagnetic waves that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used for heating food in a microwave oven?

Back

Microwaves

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging?

Back

X-rays

Front

What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from longest wavelength to shortest?

Back

Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma rays