Electromagnetic Energy Notes
Wave- a disturbance that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, gas, or empty space) and transfers energy.
Wavelength- distance between two crests or troughs
Frequency- number of waves generated in a given amount of time
Short Wavelength - high frequency = more energy
Long Wavelength - low frequency = less energy
All these travel the same speed. Gamma rays have short wavelengths the only difference between them are the wavelengths. Sound waves and radio waves have long wavelengths. Non-harmful Waves As wavelength decreases energy increase. This is because you are getting hit with more waves.
Wave- a disturbance that travels through a medium (solid, liquid, gas, or empty space) and transfers energy.
Wavelength- distance between two crests or troughs
Frequency- number of waves generated in a given amount of time
Short Wavelength - high frequency = more energy
Long Wavelength - low frequency = less energy
All these travel the same speed. Gamma rays have short wavelengths the only difference between them are the wavelengths. Sound waves and radio waves have long wavelengths. Non-harmful Waves As wavelength decreases energy increase. This is because you are getting hit with more waves.