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Homework 12/5
Question | Answer |
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medium | the substance a wave moves through |
What direction do Transerverse waves move? | Perpendicular to the medium direction |
crest | highest part of the wave |
trough | lowest point of the wave |
rest | the middle point of the wave |
amplitude | the measurement from midpoint to crest or trough |
wavelength | measurement of crest to crest or trough to trough |
frequency | number of wavelengths in a given unit of time |
wave height | measurement of crest to trough |
A low frequency = ______ wavelength | long |
a High frequency= ______ wavelength | short |
Which type of electromagnetic energy has the longest wavelength? | Radio Waves |
Which type of electromagnetic energy has the shortest wavelength? | Gamma Rays |
Which type of electromagnetic energy has the highest frequency? | Gamma Rays |
Which type of electromagnetic energy has the lowest frequency? | Radio Waves |