Electromagnetic Spectrum Homework

Front

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

Back

gamma rays

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

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

Back

It increases

Front

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is made up of visible light?

Back

only a small portion

Front

Which of the following has wavelengths longer than microwaves? Options: Infrared waves, Radio waves, Visible light

Back

Radio waves

Front

Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

The electromagnetic spectrum includes the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of:

Back

increasing frequency

Front

Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays? Options: visible light, infrared rays, x-rays

Back

x-rays

Front

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

Back

x-rays