electromagnetic spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
name the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum in order of lowest to highest frequency and longest to shortest wavelength
A
radio waves, micro wave, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-Rays, gamma rays
2
Q
what do electromagnetic waves transfer
A
energy, not matter as they are all transverse waves
3
Q
what speed do they travel at in a vacuum
A
3 x 10⁸ m/s
4
Q
what are x rays absorbed by
A
calcium but not soft tissue
5
Q
which wave has the highest freqency
A
gamma rays
6
Q
which wave has the longest wavelength
A
radio waves
7
Q
which wave has the greatest energy
A
gamma rays
