EM spectrum Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is a wave
A
moving energy from one point to another
2
Q
put the em spectrum in order
A
radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolent, xray, gamma rays
3
Q
what wave has the longest wavelength but lowest frequency
A
radio wave
4
Q
what wave has the shortest wavelength but higher frequency
A
gamma rays
5
Q
what is a similarity all the waves have
A
they are all transverse waves and travel at the same speed of light which is 3*10^8
