The electromagnetic spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
what is the electromagnetic spectrum
A
range of all possible light waves
2
Q
how does EM radiation vary
A
in wavelength, energy, and frequency
3
Q
what color of light has the lowest frequency and energy but longest wavelength
A
red
4
Q
what color of light has the highest frequency and energy but the shortest wavelength
A
violet/ purple
5
Q
why is a leaf green in our eyes
A
the leaf absorbs every wavelength but green
