Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

List the types of waves in the EMS from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength.

Back

Radio, Micro, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-ray, Gamma.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma Rays.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

True or False: Radio wavelengths can be longer than a mountain range.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to energy as wavelength increases?

Back

Energy decreases as wavelength increases.

Front

Which section of the EMS can we see?

Back

Visible Light.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves.

Front

What is the frequency of gamma rays compared to radio waves?

Back

Gamma rays have a much higher frequency than radio waves.