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Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet

Regents Physics

Name __________________________________

Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet

Directions: Use the word bank to answer the following questions. Each word will

be used only once.

Crest

Frequency

Mechanical

Infrared

Trough

Transverse

Radio

Gamma

Wavelength

Longitudinal

Ultraviolet

X-Rays

Visible Light

Amplitude

Electromagnetic

1. ____________________ waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor’s

offices and as airports.

2. ____________________ is the distance between one point of a wave to the same

point in the next wave.

3. ____________________ is the number of waves per unit of time.

4. ____________________ waves occur when the motion of the medium is parallel to

the direction of the wave.

5. ____________________ waves have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV.

6. ____________________ waves disturb matter.

7. The ________________ is the top of a wave.

8. The ________________ is the bottom of a wave.

9. ____________________ is the maximum distance that matter is displaced from the

resting position.

10. ___________________ waves are produced by stars and galaxies.

11. ___________________ waves occur when the motion of the medium is at right

angles (perpendicular) to the direction of the wave.

12. ___________________ waves are often used in heat lamps.

13. ___________________ waves are utilized by insects to locate nectar.

14. ___________________ waves are transverse waves that disturb electromagnetic

fields.

15. ___________________ waves have the shortest wavelength and the highest

frequency.

Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet