Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

Front

Which wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red Wave

Front

What does the electromagnetic spectrum include?

Back

All possible energy levels of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma radiation.

Front

What can be detected by the eye?

Back

Visible light.

Front

The full range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation is called?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

The entire range of the electromagnetic wave frequencies is known as _______.

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What type of waves are radio waves?

Back

Electromagnetic waves with long wavelengths.

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Front

What type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma radiation.

Front

What is visible light?

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The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye.

Front

What are ultraviolet rays?

Back

Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.