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- 1. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: as you move along the spectrum, left to right, the wavelengths decrease in size (get smaller)truefalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energyhigh, lowhigh, highlow, highlow, low
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSelect the correct order of waves on the EMSRadio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, GammaGamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, RadioVis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, RadioMicro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energyGamma RaysRadio WavesVisible LightInfrared rays
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energyRadio wavesUltraviolet RaysGamma RaysX-rays
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?X-raysVisible LightGamma RaysUltraviolet Rays
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat?Radio WavesInfrared RaysVisible LightGamma Rays
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?They have very short wavelengthsThey transmit energy instead of matterThey can travel through a vacuumThey can change direction by reflection
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy?gamma rayinfrared wavevisible light wavemicrowave
- 10. Multiple Choice
High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.varyinglongthe sameshort - 11. Multiple ChoiceThe distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called:frequencyamplitudwavelengthhertz
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAll electromagnetic waves have the same...frequencyspeedwavelengthenergy
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAirport security is an example of _________.infrared raysradio wavesx-raysgamma rays
- 14. Multiple Choice_______ carry the greatest amount of energy.x-raysgamma raysinfrared raysvisible light
- 15. Multiple ChoiceCancer can be treated with_______________waves.PenicillinRadioInfraredGamma
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCell phones use_____________waves.MicrowavesGammaXRaysRadio
- 17. Multiple Choice7 isRadioUVInfraredGamma
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAll EM waves travel atdifferent speedsthe speed of soundthe speed of lightthe speed of a vacuum
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest energy?radio wavesmicrowavesinfrared lightvisible light
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIf the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy?Energy is higher.Energy is lower.Energy is not dependent on wavelength.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy?infrared lightvisible lightultraviolet lightx-rays
- 22. Multiple Choice_____ have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies of all electromagnetic waves.microwavesradio wavesgamma raysultraviolet
- 23. Multiple Choice________ is an EM wave used to cook Ms. Carles' hot pocket.radiomicrowavevisible lightultraviolet
- 24. Multiple ChoiceCell phones, televisions and radios use ______radiationradio wavetv waveGamma wave
- 25. Multiple ChoiceInfrared waves are used in__________________.Bath tubsMicrowavesRemote ControlsTanning
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.wavelengthcresttroughamplitude
- 27. Multiple Choice_____________________light is the only type of EM wave detected by the human eye.RedGammaMicrowaveVisible
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe orange line is measuring the _________________________.wavelengthamplitudecresttrough
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThis type of EM wave shows a break in bones.gamma rayx-raybrokenometerradio wave
- 30. Multiple Choice________ is an EM wave that has the LEAST energy.radiogamma raysmicrowavesvisible light
- 31. Multiple ChoiceSelect the correctly spelled wordinferedinfaredinfraredinfared
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe number of wave cycles to pass a given point per time unitGamma WavesMetersFrequencyRadio Waves
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWavelength and Frequency are related in that...they are always the samewhen one increases, the other decreases (inversely proportional)no correlationthey are both confusing
- 34. Multiple Choice________________ are waves used by cops to test the speed of your car with RADAR.UltravioletInfraredRadioMicrowaves
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe amplitude of this wave is represented by"1""2""3""4"
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave has the most energy?ABCThey all have the same amount
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe number of waves that pass a given point in a specific time, usually one secondwavefrequencyamplitudewavelength
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of waves can break down molecules and damage cells?Gamma RaysUltraviolet WavesVisibleInfrared waves
- 39. Multiple ChoiceSunscreen protects you from which type of waves?Gamma RaysUltraviolet WavesVisibleInfrared waves
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of waves are used for medical imaging?Radio wavesVisibleUltravioletX-rays
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?GammaRadioVisibleInfrared
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of wave has the greatest energy?GammaRadioVisibleInfrared
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of wave has the highest frequency?GammaRadioVisibleInfrared
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of wave has the greatest energy?GammaRadioVisibleInfrared
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich parts of the electromagnetic spectrum have a higher frequency than visible light?Infrared, microwaves, and radio wavesUltraviolet, X-ray, and gamma rays
- 46. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the part of the wave.wavelengthcresttroughamplitude
- 47. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the part of the wave.wavelengthcresttroughamplitude
- 48. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the part of the wave.wavelengthcresttroughamplitude
- 49. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the part of the wave.wavelengthcresttroughamplitude
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the images made by an infrared camera called?X-RaysThermal imageMagnetic Resonance imagesUltraviolet images
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