Wavelengths and frequencies of EM waves Flashcards
1
Q
List EM spectrum
A
Radio
Micro
Infrared
Visible light
UltraViolet
X-rays
Gamma rays
2
Q
Frequency and wavelength of Radio waves
A
10^3 - 10^8 Hz
10^5 - 10^-1 m
3
Q
Frequency and wavelength of microwaves
A
10^8 - 10^12 Hz
10^-1 - 10^-3 m
4
Q
Frequency and wavelength of infrared waves
A
10^12 - 10^15 Hz
10^-3 - 780 nm
5
Q
Frequency and wavelength of visible light
A
10^15 Hz
780 nm - 390 nm
6
Q
Frequency and wavelength of UV waves
A
10^16 Hz
390nm - 10^-8 m
7
Q
Frequency and wavelength of X-rays
A
10^16 - 10^20 Hz
10^-8 - 10^-12 m
8
Q
Frequency and wavelength of Gamma waves
A
10^20 Hz or bigger
10^-12 m or smaller
