Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is an electromagnetic wave?
A
Is a transverse wave with an electric and magnetic field that oscillates perpendicular to each other (3D)
2
Q
What is the speed of electromagnetic wave?
A
3 x 10^8m/s
3
Q
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
A
A spectrum of all the different types of electromagnetic waves with different wavelengths and frequencies
4
Q
What are the types from the longest wave and least frequency to the shortest wave and the most frequency?
A
- Radio Waves
- Micro Waves
- Infra Red
- Visible Light
- Ultra Violet
- X-rays
- Gamma Rays
5
Q
The shorter and more frequency the electromagnetic waves has..
A
The more energy (and maybe dangerous) that wave is
