Waves

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Across
  1. 2. The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, from low-frequency radio waves to high-frequency gamma rays.
  2. 6. A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that is often used for medical imaging.
  3. 8. The range of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.
  4. 10. A type of electromagnetic radiation that has longer wavelengths than microwaves and is often used for communication.
  5. 13. The distance between two corresponding points on a wave.
  6. 15. A type of radiation that can travel through a vacuum and includes light, radio waves, and X-rays.
  7. 17. The highest point of a wave.
  8. 18. A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that is produced by radioactive decay or nuclear reactions.
  9. 20. The amount of time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point.
Down
  1. 1. A type of wave in which the vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave's motion.
  2. 3. The substance through which a wave travels.
  3. 4. A type of electromagnetic radiation that has shorter wavelengths than visible light and can be harmful to living organisms.
  4. 5. The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.
  5. 7. The height of a wave from its resting position.
  6. 9. The lowest point of a wave.
  7. 11. A type of wave in which the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion.
  8. 12. A type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.
  9. 14. A type of longitudinal wave that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases and is created by vibrations.
  10. 16. A type of electromagnetic radiation that has longer wavelengths than visible light and can be felt as heat.
  11. 19. A type of electromagnetic radiation that has shorter wavelengths than radio waves and is often used for communication and cooking.