Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcard

Front

Which type of wave has the LONGEST wavelength and the lowest frequency? Options: Gamma Rays, Visible Light, Radio Waves, Ultraviolet Waves

Back

Radio Waves

Front

Electromagnetic waves that you can see are called:

Back

Visible Light

Front

The range of electromagnetic waves placed in a certain order is called the

Back

electromagnetic spectrum

Front

Waves with a high frequency have a _____ wavelength.

Back

short

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is represented by the illustration? Options: Visible Light, Gamma Rays, Microwaves, X-rays

Back

Microwaves

Front

What type of wave has the SHORTEST wavelength and the highest frequency? Options: Microwaves, Visible Light, Radio Waves, Gamma Rays

Back

Gamma Rays

Front

Electromagnetic waves are _______ waves.

Back

Transverse

Front

Which wave has high enough energy to cause damage to skin and sometimes cancer? Options: Microwaves, Visible Light, Infrared Rays, Ultraviolet Rays

Back

Ultraviolet Rays

Front

Which electromagnetic wave is given off as heat and is used in toasters and grills?

Back

Infrared Rays

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave is represented by the illustration? Options: Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Visible Light, Radio Waves

Back

X-Rays