Ch 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Frequency
ν
A
Number of wave tips in segment
2
Q
Amplitude
A
How high the waves get
3
Q
Constant speed of electromagnetic waves
A
8
3.00X10 m/s
4
Q
Electromagnetic Spectrum
A
Visible light:
Red=750
Purple=380
Gamma Rays ➡️ Long radio waves
5
Q
Wavelength
λ
A
Distance from one peak maximum to the next
Distance between tips of waves
6
Q
Degenerate
A
Same