Light Waves (Flashcard)

Front

Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

Back

The blue wave.

Front

Which of the following is true about waves?

Back

When wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

Front

When light strikes an object, it can do all of the following except...

Back

Be produced.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation produces the heat we feel coming from a toaster?

Back

Infrared waves

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation requires us to use sunglasses and sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet waves

Front

Which picture best illustrates the law of reflection? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

Which is not correctly matched? Options: Wavelength, Crest, Compression, Trough

Back

Compression

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time.

Back

Frequency

Front

Which of the following is NOT true? Radio waves have the lowest frequency, Ultraviolet waves have the highest energy, Gamma waves have the highest frequency, Radio waves have the longest wavelengths.

Back

Ultraviolet waves have the highest energy.

Front

What can you see in a room with no visible light?

Back

Nothing at all.