Light Waves and Color

Light waves are what type of wave?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Optimal waves

• Electric waves

Light waves travel in straight lines called....

• Rays

• Reflectory angles

• Curved lines

• Parallel lines

Light is made of packets of energy called...

• Protons

• Electrons

• Photons

• Rays

Can light travel through space?

• Yes!

• No :(

Does light need matter to travel?

• Yes!

• No!

The electromagnetic spectrum is organized by...

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Electron configuration

• Type of element

Type of Em radiation with the longest wavelength

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

Type of Em radiation with the shortest wavelength

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

Type of EM radiation with the MOST energy

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Gamma Rays

• Visible light

Type of EM radiation with the LEAST energy

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Gamma Rays

• Visible light