Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Wave
a type of wave, such as a light wave or radio wave, that does not require a medium to travel
Visible Light
the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves detectable by the human eye
Gamma Rays
On the electromagnetic spectrum, what type of wave has the shortest wavelength?
X-rays
part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with high frequencies an high energies
Microwaves
part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with higher frequencies than radio waves, but lower than infrared waves
Gamma Rays
part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with the highest frequencies
1. radio 2. microwaves 3. infrared 4. visible light 5. ultra violet 6. x-ray 7. gamma
List the EM spectrum in order from the wave that carries the least energy to the wave that carries the most energy.
1. red 2. orange 3. yellow 4. green 5. blue 6. indigo 7. violet
List the visible light spectrum in order from the color that carries the least energy to the color that carries the most energy.
Radiowaves, Microwaves, Infrared Waves, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma Rays
List the waves of the EM Spectrum from the lowest frequency, to the highest frequency.
the study of the properties of light that depend on wavelength
What is spectroscopy?
refraction
What property of waves allows light to bend when passing from one medium to another?
ultra violet
Which electromagnetic wave can only penetrate through the surface of your skin and cause skin cancer?
gamma rays
Which electromagnetic wave emits the most radiation?
radio waves
Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
infrared
Which type of electromagnetic wave is formed because of heat?
violet
Which visible light spectrum color enters your eye with the highest frequency?
Red
Within the visible light spectrum, what has the longest wavelength and a shorter frequency? (what color?)
Violet
Within the visible light spectrum, what has the shortest wavelength and a highest frequency? (what color?)
white light
What is another name for visible light?
All light travels at a speed of 300,000,000 m/s
How fast do EM waves travel?
1. Travels thru an empty space 2.Transverse wave 3.emits radiation
What are 3 characteristics of electromagnetic waves?
It stands for the visible wavelengths of the electromagnetic light spectrum. Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet
What does ROYGBIV stand for?
Infrared Light
part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies between those of microwaves and visible light
Ultraviolet Light (UV)
part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of x-rays
Radio Waves
the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with the lowest frequencies
Electromagnetic Spectrum
the range of all electromagnetic frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays
