Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

Back

microwaves

Front

Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

Back

radio waves

Front

Electromagnetic waves that help your body produce vitamin D are called? Options: ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays

Back

ultraviolet rays

Front

For waves in any medium, as the wavelength decreases, what happens to the frequency?

Back

It increases

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 electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps?

Back

infrared rays

Front

Radar uses which type of electromagnetic waves to detect objects & measure their distance and speed? Options: microwaves, infrared rays, x-rays

Back

microwaves

Front

A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy.

Back

low, low

Front

Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy? Options: Gamma Rays, Radio Waves, Visible Light, Infrared rays

Back

Radio Waves