Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
0
Q
Invisible Spectrum
A
Electromagnetic wave we can’t see
1
Q
Visible Spectrum
A
Light we can see(ROYGBIV)
2
Q
Radio Waves
A
Longest wavelength and lowest frequency
3
Q
Modulation
A
Variation of amplitude or frequency when waves are broadcast
4
Q
AM
A
Amplitude modulation
5
Q
FM
A
Frequency modulation(short wavelength)
6
Q
Infrared Rays
A
Light rays with longer wavelength than red light,all objects emit IR
7
Q
Ultraviolet rays
A
EM waves with frequencies slightly higher than visible light
8
Q
X-Rays
A
EM waves that are shorter than UV rays
9
Q
Gamma rays
A
Highest frequency,shortest wavelength
