Mechanical Wave, Electromagnetic Wave, or both.
This type of wave does NOT need a medium to travel through.
Electromagnetic Wave
I am the longest wave. I am used for satellites and radars, among other things.
Radio wave
We can identify electromagnetic waves by?
Their wavelength.
What waves transfer energy?
Both mechanical and Electromagnetic waves.
We are the group of waves that are seen by the human eyes.
Visible light waves
What famous scientist developed the theory of electromagnetism?
James Clerk Maxwell
This type of wave can travel at the speed of light.
Electromagnetic wave.
I am the shortest wave and have the most energy.
Gamma ray
What is the unit to measure frequency of waves?
Hertz
A sound wave is an example of this group of waves.
Mechanical waves.
I am the type of ray that can cause sunburn.
Ultraviolet ray
What two force fields create the electromagnetic wave?
Electric and magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic waves.
Anything that gives off heat, radiates this type of wave.
Infrared wave
This term is used to describe the number of waves that pass a fixed point per second.
Frequency