Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

These waves are used to send signals, including WiFi and text messages.

Back

Radio waves

Front

The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

Back

increases

Front

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

Back

Microwaves

Front

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

Back

Ultraviolet waves

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is used in remote controls?

Back

Infrared waves

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point?

Back

Period