Electromagnetic Spectrum Vocabulary/Review

Front

Electromagnetic waves with longer wavelengths than visible light, but shorter than radio waves.

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infrared

Front

The transfer of energy through matter or space as electromagnetic waves, such as visible light and infrared waves.

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radiation

Front

Electromagnetic waves with shorter wavelengths than visible light, but longer than x-rays.

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ultraviolet

Front

The distance between any two corresponding points that are adjacent on a wave, such as from peak to peak.

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wavelength

Front

A _____________ is a continuum of all electromagnetic waves arranged according to frequency and wavelength.

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spectrum

Front

Electromagnetic waves are arranged by frequency and ______________.

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wavelength

Front

_____________ is found in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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visible light

Front

________________ contains many wavelengths and is similar to sunlight at noon on a bright day.

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visible light

Front

Electromagnetic Waves are all Light waves

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True

Front

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium (they can travel through empty space).

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True