Science 10/29 Flashcards
Bottom of wave
Trough
Length between each wave
Wave length
Distance from rest line to crest/trough
Amplitude
Which wave would have more energy when comparing their wavelengths, short wavelengths or long wavelengths?
Short wavelengths
Which wave would have more energy when comparing their amplitudes, tall or short amplitudes?
Tall Amplitudes
How is an electromagnetic wave made?
Energy is removed from an atom when electron is forced to change motion
What is the difference between types of electromagnetic waves?
They have different wavelengths and sizes
Size of Statue of Liberty
Radio Waves
Oven type is Used to cook food; size of a baseball
Microwaves
Diameter of human hair
Infrared waves
Thickness of soap bubble
Visible light
Diameter of flu virus
Ultraviolet
Diameter of an a atom
X-rays
Diameter of nucleus of an atom
Gamma rays
Wait that can travel through space/matter and is made up of electric/magnetic fields also called and EM wave
Electromagnetic wave
Another name for energy in the form of EM waves
Radiation
Entire range of electromagnetic waves; there are seven types of EM waves
Electromagnetic spectrum
Type of EM wave with the lowest energy
Radio waves
Commonly used to cook food
Microwaves
Most commonly known as heat
Infrared waves
Type of EM waves humans can see
VISIBLE light
Type of EM waves caused by sunburns
Ultraviolet light
Type of EM wave with highest energy
Gamma rays
Type of EM waves used to see bones
X-ray
