EM Spectrum and Light Behavior

Front

What type of waves does light energy move as?

Back

Transverse Waves

Front

What is the term for the bouncing off of light rays from a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A repeating pattern that can transfer energy.

Front

What is the distance between the peaks of two consecutive waves called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation called?

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough