Electromagnetic Waves & Color and Light Flashcards
1
Q
What are the seven types of electromagnetic radiation in order from lowest to highest frequency?
A
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays.
2
Q
Who developed the classical electromagnetism theory?
A
James Clerk Maxwell
3
Q
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
A
Approximately 3.00×10^8 m/s
4
Q
What is the formula for the speed of light?
A
c=λf
5
Q
What are the primary colors of light?
A
Red, green, and blue (RGB).
6
Q
What are the subtractive primary colors?
A
Cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY).
7
Q
What happens when an object absorbs all wavelengths of visible light?
A
It appears black.
8
Q
What happens when an object reflects all wavelengths of visible light?
A
It appears white.
