Waves-Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
How is the electromagnetic spectrum organised?
A
From longest wavelength to shortest.
2
Q
What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum?
A
Radiowaves
Microwaves
Infrared radiation
Visible light
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma rays
3
Q
Where do electromagnetic waves oscillate?
A
Electric fields and magnetic fields.
4
Q
What types of waves are they?
A
Transverse.
5
Q
What speed do they travel in a vacuum?
A
300,000,000m/s
6
Q
What are the primary colours in physics?
A
Red Green and Blue
7
Q
Where is the colour spectrum in the electromagnetic spectrum?
A
Visible Light
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