EM Spectrum - Mitchell

Front

What happens to energy when the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave increases?

Back

Energy is decreasing.

Front

Which type of visible light has the highest energy?

Back

Violet.

Front

What portion of the electromagnetic spectrum can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light.

Front

Which type of radio wave has a larger wavelength, FM or AM?

Back

AM.

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

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

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging from approximately 400 to 700 nanometers.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).