Ch 6 Flashcards

1
Q

Frequency

ν

A

Number of wave tips in segment

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2
Q

Amplitude

A

How high the waves get

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3
Q

Constant speed of electromagnetic waves

A

8

3.00X10 m/s

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4
Q

Electromagnetic Spectrum

A

Visible light:
Red=750
Purple=380
Gamma Rays ➡️ Long radio waves

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5
Q

Wavelength

λ

A

Distance from one peak maximum to the next

Distance between tips of waves

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6
Q

Degenerate

A

Same

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