Topic 8 [Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation] Review

Front

What determines the color of visible light?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of EM wave do dentists use to identify cavities?

Back

X-Rays

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

In the scenario where a ray of sun reflects off a table, which object is considered opaque?

Back

The table

Front

How does light travel?

Back

In a straight line.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of EM radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.