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Electromagnetic Spectrum and Waves Review

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  • Waves on the spectrum that use heat sensing technology are called what?
    Infrared waves
  • The electromagnetic spectrum organizes electromagnetic waves based on their ________
    Wavelength
  • The electromagnetic wave with the LONGEST wave length is: _______________
    Radio Waves
  • What is the only wave we can see on the spectrum?
    Visible light
  • What is the most harmful wave on the electromagnetic spectrum?
    Gamma Rays
  • The distance between two crests of a wave is called the
    Wavelength
  • The amplitude of the wave in the diagram below is given by letter ______.
    B
  • The sun is the source of this type of radiation
    UV rays
  • What is the first wave on the electromagnetic spectrum?
    Radio Waves
  • Indicate the interval which represents one full wavelength in the wave diagram below
    A to C
  • The colors of the visible light spectrum are what? Hint: Think of a rainbow...ROY......
    ROYGBIV
  • All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of what?
    Light
  • All waves have what 4 things? Hint: one of them is frequency
    Amplitude, Frequency, Wavelength and Speed