8.8AB Waves REVIEW

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves carry more energy?

Back

Electromagnetic waves with a short wavelength carry more energy.

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum can be detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light.

Front

What is the term for the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is represented by the term 'Microwave'?

Back

Microwave.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays.