Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
A
Transverse waves
2
Q
In a vacuum, all electromagnetics waves travel at _______ although in different mediums they will travel at ______ speeds
A
3 x 10^8 m/s
different
3
Q
What differentiates the different electromagnetic waves and what is the relation between these 2 differences?
A
Wavelength and Frequency
These 2 are inversely proportional
4
Q
What is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum we can see and their wavelength?
A
Visible Light
400 nanometers to 700 nanometers
5
Q
Visible Light Spectrum Colors in Order
A
ROYGBIV
