eLectromagnetic sPectrum

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak? Options: Amplitude, Frequency, Period, Wavelength

Back

Wavelength

Front

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

Back

gamma rays

Front

Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

Back

radio waves

Front

Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer? Options: Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet rays

Back

Gamma rays

Front

Which electromagnetic waves help doctors detect broken bones inside your body?

Back

x-rays

Front

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see? Options: X-rays, Visible Light, Gamma Rays, Ultraviolet Rays

Back

Visible Light

Front

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

Back

short

Front

Which of the following has the least amount of energy?

• UV rays
• The color yellow
• Radio waves
• Gamma rays

Back

Radio waves