Electromagnetic Waves

Front

Light waves carry energy over a distance.

Back

True

Front

A disturbance in magnetic and electric fields produces light waves.

Back

True

Front

Which phrase best describes the path of a light wave? Options: Spiraling around the source, Straight away from the source, Parallel to the source, Perpendicular to the source

Back

Straight away from the source

Front

Electromagnetic waves are a type of a

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transverse wave.

Front

When traveling through unchanging conditions, the path of a light wave is a

Back

straight line.

Front

Light waves can travel through empty space. Light does not require a medium to travel through.

Back

True

Front

The pink arrows represent the wave's

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amplitude.

Front

Which term identifies the distance between any two adjacent crests on a wave?

Back

wavelength

Front

Which light wave is most likely brighter?

Back

Wave B

Front

Which color within the visible spectrum has the longest wavelength?

Back

red