Electromagnetic Radiation Vocabulary Practice

Front

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in night vision goggles?

Back

Infrared

Front

What phenomenon occurs when sound bounces back after hitting a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the term for the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

What is it called when light bends as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the range of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used for communication in radios?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What is the term for the spreading of waves as they pass through an opening or around obstacles?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the process called when light is absorbed by a material and converted to heat?

Back

Absorption

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging, such as X-rays?

Back

X-rays