Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards

Front

What makes the different colors of light?

Back

The frequency of light

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used in televisions?

Back

Visible Light

Front

What does the term "wavelength" refer to?

Back

The distance between two peaks of the wave

Front

Length of one complete oscillation of a wave

Back

Wavelength

Front

What does it mean when light oscillates?

Back

It moves back and forth

Front

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red

Front

What is the unit of measurement for the wavelengths of visible light?

Back

Nanometers

Front

Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Violet

Front

What is the longest wavelength of light that human eyes can perceive?

Back

750 nm

Front

What is the shortest wavelength of light that human eyes can perceive?

Back

380 nm