Light and EMS 2024

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used to cook food in microwaves?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the term for the peak (top) of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What can be concluded if a beam of light passes through material A and is blocked by material B?

Back

Material A is transparent, and material B is opaque.

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What does the diagram representing transmission show?

Back

Transmission of light through a material.

Front

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

Back

Trough

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves are used in communication devices?

Back

Radio waves

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent materials