Energy

Multiple Choice

Electromagnetic waves vibrate the electric field in which orientation?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• At a 45 degree angle

Multiple Choice

Electromagnetic waves vibrate the magnetic field in which orientation?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• At a 45 degree angle

Multiple Choice

Which color has the shortest wavelength?

• Red light

• Green light

• Purple Light

Multiple Choice

Two light waves have the same wavelength. The wave with the greater amplitude carries ________ energy.

• less

• more

• the same amount of

Multiple Choice

Two light waves have the same amplitude. The wave with the longer wavelength carries ________ energy.

• less

• more

• the same amount of

Multiple Choice

The two waves pictured travel at the same speed. Which wave has the higher frequency?

• A

• B

• They have the same frequency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parts of the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest frequency?

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

• Infrared

• Radio waves

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parts of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

• Infrared

• Radio waves

Multiple Select

Which of the following types of electromagnetic waves have less energy than a wave of visible light of the same amplitude. (Check all that apply)

• Gamma ray

• Infrared light

• Radio wave

• Ultraviolet Wave

• X-ray