Physics - Electromagnetic Waves

Flashcards

What has the longest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Radio waves

What has the shortest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Gamma rays

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

\[380nm \text{to} 740nm\]

What is the speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum?

\[3 \times 10^8 m/s\]

What do electromagnetic waves consist of?

Oscillating magnetic and electrical vibrations at right angles to one another.

What is roughly the wavelength of radio waves?

\[1m\]

What is roughly the wavelength of microwaves?

\[1cm\]

What is roughly the wavelength of infrared waves?

\[10\mu m\]

What is roughly the wavelength of visible light?

\[500nm\]

What is roughly the wavelength of ultraviolet light?

\[0.1 \mu m\]

What is roughly the wavelength of X-rays?

\[1nm\]

What is roughly the wavelength of Gamma rays?

\[10^{-13} m\]