Electromagnetic Waves

Front

What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?

Back

Transverse waves.

Front

What is a common use of X rays?

Back

Medical imaging.

Front

Which type of radiation is associated with communication?

Back

Radio.

Front

What kind of waves can travel through space?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

Front

What type of wave is a photon associated with?

Back

Electromagnetic wave.

Front

Define electromagnetic waves.

Back

Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through the vacuum of space and consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 300,000 kilometers per second).

Front

Name the spectrum that includes visible light.

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What are the two main components of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Electric field and magnetic field.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.