p6 Flashcards
Waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and magnetic field
Electromagnetic Wave
Electromagnetic waves are produced by?
Vibrating charge
Which two colors of light lie at the beginning and end of the visible spectrum?
red and violet
electromagnetic waves has the LEAST wavelength
range?
visible light
forms of electromagnetic wave has the WIDEST
wavelength range?
radio wave
In the visible spectrum, which color has the LONGEST wavelength?
red
Which property spells the difference between infrared and ultraviolet radiation?
wavelength
Which electromagnetic wave can travel the FARTHEST distances because it has
a wavelength range of greater than 1x10-1 meters?
microwave
It is a disturbance in space.
Wave
It is the highest point in a wave.
Crest
It is the lowest point in a wave.
Trough
It is the distance from the midpoint to the highest (or
lowest) point of a wave.
Amplitude
It is the distance between two successive identical parts of
a wave.
Wavelength
It refers to the number of waves produced in one second.
Frequency
It refers to the extent or the limits between which variation
is possible.
Range
