Electromagnetic spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
If you you have a high frequency what type of wavelength do you have?
A
low wavelength
2
Q
If you have a Low frequency what type of wavelength do you have?
A
High wavelength
3
Q
How do you remember the order of the spectrum?
A
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4
Q
What is the biggest wave?
A
Radio waves
5
Q
What are radio waves used for?
A
communication
6
Q
What is the smallest wave?
A
Gamma waves
7
Q
what are the size of all the waves?
A
radio- 10 to the power 4 microwaves - 10 to the power -2 Infrared- 10 to the power -4 Visible light- 10 to the power -7 Ultra violet- 10to the power -8 x-rays- 10 to the power -12 Gamma- 10 to the power -15
