Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

How are different types of light (radiation) arranged along the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

By the amount of energy they carry

Front

What is the difference between a wave and a particle?

Back

A particle is a discrete unit of energy; a wave is a continuous flow of energy

Front

Place the following types of EM radiation in order, from lowest energy to highest energy: A) Visible light; B) Gamma rays; C) Radio waves

Back

C, A, B

Front

Which of the following transmits energy using microwaves?

Back

Front

What can you conclude about radio telescopes?

Back

They pick up radio waves emitted by stars.

Front

What can you infer about the prefix “thermo” in thermographs?

Back

It means “heat”

Front

What might happen if the ozone layer did NOT block the sun’s ultraviolet rays?

Back

Rates of skin cancer would skyrocket

Front

What word best describes gamma rays? Options:

Weak

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Destructive

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Visible

,

Harmless

Back

Destructive

Front

What do all forms of electromagnetic radiation have in common?

Back

Their speed

Front

What produces electromagnetic radiation? Options:

Electrons changing energy levels

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Electrons bonding with other atoms

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Electrons leaving the atomic nucleus

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Electrons becoming protons or neutrons

Back

Electrons changing energy levels