Year 10 - Waves

Gamma Ray

X-ray

Radio

Ultraviolet

1 to 10³

10⁻¹⁰ to 10⁻¹²

8x10⁻⁷ to 4x10⁻⁷

3x10⁻⁷ to 10⁻⁸

Radio

Microwave

Gamma Ray

Infrared

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Transverse waves move parallel to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move perpendicular.

Both transverse and longitudinal waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

Both transverse and longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

They have long wavelengths and low energy.

They have short wavelengths and can ionize atoms.

They do not interact with atoms.

They have no effect on cells.

Wave speed = wavelength + frequency

Wave speed = wavelength / frequency

Wave speed = wavelength x frequency

Wave speed = frequency / wavelength

Only electromagnetic waves

Only energy from radioactive materials

Both electromagnetic waves and energy from radioactive materials

Neither electromagnetic waves nor energy from radioactive materials

They travel at different speeds depending on the frequency.

They travel at the same speed.

They travel faster than the speed of light.

They travel slower than the speed of sound.

Vibrations

Light

Heat

Pressure

Matter

Energy

Mass

Volume