Electromagnetic Waves
Definitions
Regions of the EM Spectrum
Jokes
100
The form of wave that an electromagnetic wave is (longitudinal or transverse)
What is a transverse wave?
100
To produce and send out (give off).
What is emit?
100
It's the region of the spectrum used for cooking and radar.
What are microwaves?
100
It's why the electromagnetic wave didn't bring any luggage when it checked into the hotel.
What is because it's travelling light?
200
In a vacuum, electromagnetic waves travel at this speed.
What is the speed of light?
200
It's the complete range of electromagnetic waves arranged by frequency or wavelength.
What is electromagnetic spectrum?
200
It's the region of the spectrum with the greatest energy & frequency, and shortest wavelength.
What are gamma rays?
200
It's why the radio was good friends with Alexa.
What is they are on the same wavelength?
300
It's the energy of electromagnetic waves with higher frequency.
What is higher energy?
300
It's the range of electromagnetic waves that our eyes can see.
What is visible light?
300
This region of the spectrum can be damaging to skin, but sunscreen and the ozone layer help protect you.
What is ultraviolet?
300
It's why the sun is so stuck up.
What is because the world revolves around it?
400
It's the frequency of electromagnetic waves with longer wavelengths.
What is lower frequency?
400
Invisible EM waves that are often used for communication, such as TV and mobile phones.
What are radio waves?
400
Warm things give off this type of radiation, and it's used for remote controls.
What is infrared?
400
It's what the sun drinks from.
What are sunglasses?
500
“Raging Martians Invaded Venus Using X-ray Guns” is a mnemonic to help you remember it.
What is the order of the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum by decreasing wavelength?
500
It's the form of energy that travels from the sun to the Earth.
What is radiant energy?
500
It's a high-frequency form of radiation used to make images of bones and teeth.
What are X-rays?
500
It's why the sun goes to class.
What is to get brighter?