Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

Back

Wavelength

Front

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

Back

Microwaves

Front

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

Back

Gamma rays

Front

The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

Back

increases

Front

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave can cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet waves

Front

What is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation?

Back

Electromagnetic spectrum