Electromagnetic Spectrum exam Flashcards

The range of all possible wavelengths of photons.

A small segment of the electromagnetic spectrum detectable by the human eye, ranging from approximately 380 to 750 nanometers.

A particle of light that has high kinetic energy and can travel in waves with different wavelengths.

Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy, while longer wavelengths correspond to lower energy.

Organelles in plant cells that capture photon energy for photosynthesis.

Approximately 380 to 750 nanometers.

Part of the electromagnetic spectrum with very short wavelengths and high energy.

Part of the electromagnetic spectrum with very long wavelengths and low energy.

They capture the energy contained within photons to drive photosynthesis.

The energy that a photon possesses due to its motion.

It influences our perception of color and is crucial for energy absorption in plants.

Travels millions of miles from the sun to Earth as photons.

Focusing mainly on visible light, the small range within the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to our eyes.

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Through the wavelengths of light within the visible light range.

Photons with shorter wavelengths.

Photons with longer wavelengths.

Gamma rays have very short wavelengths.

Radio waves have very long wavelengths.

Shorter wavelengths have higher energy, and longer wavelengths have lower energy.

To capture photon energy for photosynthesis.

It helps in grasping how light influences biological processes.

Nanometers (nm).

Visible light, ranging from 380 to 750 nanometers.

The energy decreases.

The energy increases.

Visible light wavelengths are detected by our eyes as different colors.

The visible light segment.

From gamma rays with very short wavelengths to radio waves with very long wavelengths.