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9/17 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

9/17 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Science

8th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Rebecca Keith

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20 Slides • 10 Questions

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​Play Full Wave Spectrum Video

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What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?
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Amplitude
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Frequency
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Period
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Wavelength

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What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?
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Amplitude
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Frequency
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Period
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Wavelength

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High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.
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varying
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long
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the same
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short

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What type of wave has the largest wavelength and the lowest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Radio

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Micro

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Gamma

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X ray

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

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microwaves

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visible light

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gamma rays

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x-rays

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The frequency of infrared waves is..
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1012 Hz
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1020 Hz
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104 Hz
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1015 Hz

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The wavelength of an infrared ray is --

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10-5 m

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1012 Hz

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105 m

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10-12 Hz

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These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.
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Gamma
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Microwaves
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Radio
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Ultraviolet

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These waves from the sun cause sunburn.
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Gamma
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Microwaves
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Radio
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Ultraviolet

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Which rays can be felt as heat?
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X-Rays
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Infrared Radiation
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Ultraviolet Radiation
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Microwaves
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