The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

How is the energy of a wave affected as its frequency increases?

Back

It also increases.

Front

What is true of ionizing radiation?

Back

It can damage DNA inside cells.

Front

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength, smallest frequency, and least amount of energy? Options: Radio waves, Gamma radiation, Visible light, X Rays

Back

Radio waves

Front

Why does a red apple appear red?

Back

It absorbs all wavelengths of light except red which is reflected back to your eyes.

Front

What is the correct order of the visible light spectrum starting with the longer wavelength? Red, yellow, orange, blue, violet, indigo; Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red; Green, yellow, blue, indigo, red, orange; Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

Back

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

Front

What is an example of a wave with a long wavelength and low frequency? Options: Gamma rays, Infrared, Radio, Visible light

Back

Radio

Front

An example of a wave with a short wavelength, high frequency, and high energy is a 

Back

X-ray

Front

Order Of the Electromagnetic System? Options: Radio Waves,Microwaves,Infrared,Visible Light,Ultra Violet,X-rays,Gamma.

Back

Radio Waves,Microwaves,Infrared,Visible Light,Ultra Violet,X-rays,Gamma.

Front

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

Back

low, low

Front

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

Back

They can travel through empty space.