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 Li
g
ht Am
p
litude Electroma
g
netic
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.
Docsity.com
