Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic Waves

Energy

the ability to do work

Waves

Radiant Energy

Amplitude

the height of a wave from the origin to a crest, or from the origin to a trough.

Frequency

the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

Crest

highest point of a wave

Trough

lowest point of a wave

Compression

Rarefaction

Wavelength

Normal

Transverse

Medium

Reflection

Refraction

Photon

particle of light energy

Microwaves

Radar

MRI

Infrared Radiation

Visible Light

Ultraviolet Light

X-Rays

Gamma Rays