Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves

Multiple Choice

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

• matter

• space

• energy

• water

Multiple Choice

Which of the following EM waves has the lowest energy?

• Radio Waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

Multiple Choice

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the wave....

• gets stronger

• gets weaker

• does not change

Multiple Choice

Which Marvel Superhero was created due to over-exposure to GAMMA RAYS?

Multiple Choice

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves
• Ultraviolet Rays
• Gamma Rays
• X-rays

Multiple Choice

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

• X-rays
• Visible Light
• Gamma Rays
• Ultraviolet Rays

Multiple Choice

Select the correct order of waves on the EMS from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength

• Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
• Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
• Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
• Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

Multiple Choice

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves? 

• They have very short wavelengths 
• They transmit energy instead of matter 
• They can travel through empty space
• They can change direction by reflection 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy?

• gamma ray
• infrared wave
• visible light wave
• microwave

Multiple Choice

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

• varying
• long
• the same
• short

Poll

How do you feel about the lesson on Electromagnetic Waves?

• 3 - Pretty confident!

• 2 - Not so confident!

• 1 - I need help!

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