5.2.1 - Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is white light part of?
A
The electromagnetic spectrum.
2
Q
What does the electromagnetic spectrum contain?
A
Different bands of frequencies we call waves.
3
Q
What is visible light?
A
The narrow range of frequencies that we can see.
4
Q
As you go from Radio waves to Gamma rays, does the frequency increase or decrease?
A
Increase.
5
Q
As you go from Radio waves to Gamma rays, does the wavelength increase or decrease?
A
Decrease.
6
Q
What do electromagnetic waves transfer energy between?
A
From sources to absorbers.
7
Q
In a vacuum, at what speed to electromagnetic waves travel?
A
3.0 x 10^8 m/s
8
Q
Are electromagnetic waves transverse or longitudinal?
A
Transverse.
