There are Seven Types of Electromagnetic (EM) Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What do electromagnetic waves with different wavelengths have?
A
Different properties
2
Q
What are they grouped into?
A
Seven types depending on their wavelength
3
Q
What are the types merge to form?
A
A continuous spectrum
4
Q
What are all types of EM radiation?
A
Transverse waves and travel at the same speed through free space (a vacuum)
5
Q
What do the different colours of visible light depend on?
A
The wavelength
6
Q
Which colour has the longest wavelength?
A
Red - and lowest frequency
7
Q
Which colour has the shortest wavelength?
A
Violet - and highest frequency
