Electromagnetic Waves & Spectrum

Front

EM waves are always ____________

Back

Transverse

Front

The EM spectrum increases from left to right in: Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude, Height

Back

Frequency

Front

In the EM spectrum, ________ is shorter on the right than on the left.

Back

Wavelength

Front

Cell phones use _____________ waves.

Back

Microwaves

Front

Waves used by cops to test the speed of your car with RADAR.

Back

Microwaves

Front

Infrared waves are used in__________________.

Back

Remote Controls

Front

______waves can help sterilize medical equipment by killing bacteria. Options: Infrared, Visible, Gamma, Ultraviolet

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

Cancer can be treated with _______________ waves.

Back

Gamma

Front

EM waves travel through space.

Back

Can

Front

The acronym (letters) used to remember visible light is ____________.

Back

ROYGBIV