Em Spectrum flashcard

Front

In visible light, which color has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

Energy

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma Rays

Front

When frequency increases, what else increases?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of light is the only type of EM wave detected by the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens?

Back

Microwaves