Science Unit 8 EMS Part 1

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and energy in the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

Back

Waves with higher frequencies have more energy.

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves are used to treat cancer?

Back

Gamma waves.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelengths?

Back

Ultraviolet radiation.

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used to show a break in bones?

Back

X-ray.

Front

What are the electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths called?

Back

Gamma rays.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by frequency or wavelength.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (the speed of light).

Front

What is the order of electromagnetic waves from lowest to highest frequency?

Back

Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, typically ranging from 400 to 700 nanometers.

Front

What are microwaves commonly used for?

Back

Communication and cooking food.