Waves And Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Reflection
A
the return of light or sound waves from a surface
2
Q
absorption
A
the process of taking something into another substance
3
Q
Dispersion
A
The separation of white light into colours or of any radiation according to wavelength
4
Q
what colour refracts the least
A
Red
5
Q
what colour refracts the most
A
Violet
6
Q
What are the 7 types of electromagnetic
A
Radio waves, Microwaves Inferred waves, Lightwaves, Ultraviolet waves, X-Ray, Gamma Ray.
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7
Q
shortest wavelength
A
gamma ray
8
Q
longest wavelength
A
radio waves
9
Q
Highest frequency
A
gamma ray
10
Q
lowest frequency
A
radio waves
11
Q
wave speed =
A
distance divided by time
12
Q
wave speed =
A
frequency x wavelength
