Electromagnetic Spectrum and Light Equations

Order of the types of EM radiation, from smallest wavelength to largest wavelength

gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

Order of the types of EM radiation, from lowest frequency to highest frequency

radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays

Equation that relates energy and frequency

E=hf

In the equation E=hf, what does E stand for?

Energy of a single photon in joules

In the equation E=hf, what does h stand for?

Planck's constant (value given on test)

In the equation E=hf, what does f stand for?

Frequency in hertz

Equation that relates wavelength and frequency

v=λf

In the equation v=λf, what does v stand for?

Velocity, equal to the speed of light "c" in meters/sec (value given on test)

In the equation v=λf, what does λ stand for?

Wavelength, in meters

In the equation v=λf, what does f stand for?

Frequency, in hertz

What does hertz mean?

per second