Wavelengths, Frequency and Energy

Front

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

Back

short

Front

If an AM radio station broadcasts at 9.95 x 10^5 Hz, what is the wavelength of this radiation?

Back

302 m

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest energy?

Back

4

Front

_____________________ light is the only type of EM wave detected by the human eye.

Back

Visible

Front

Calculate the wavelength of light that has a frequency of 5.2 x 10^12 Hz.

Back

5.8 x 10^-5 m

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 3.00 x 10^8 m/s.