Electromagnetic spectrum

Front

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

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Visible Light

Front

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the amount of energy in that wave...

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increases.

Front

The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called:

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wavelength

Front

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy? Options: Radio waves, Ultraviolet Rays, Gamma Rays, X-rays

Back

Gamma Rays

Front

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

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They can travel through empty space

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy? Options: gamma ray, infrared wave, visible light wave, microwave

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microwave

Front

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

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short

Front

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible?

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Only a small part

Front

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

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low frequency and low energy.

Front

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

Back

Radio Waves