_Electromagnetic Waves

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a category of electromagnetic waves?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Sound waves

• Gamma rays

Multiple Choice

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency and longest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

• Visible light

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a use of microwaves?

• Cooking food

• Broadcasting radio signals

• Thermal imaging

• Sterilizing surgical equipment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are uses of infrared waves? (choose 3)

• Handheld remote controls

• Keeping cafeteria food warm

• Thermal imaging

• Broadcasting radio signals

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The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eye is able to see is called

light.

Multiple Choice

What is a common use of X-rays in everyday life?

• Medical imaging

• Cooking food

• Wi-Fi communication

• Remote controls

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Gamma rays are used to help

cancer and kill cancer cells.

Multiple Choice

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency and the shortest wavelength?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Visible light

Multiple Select

Select all the electromagnetic waves that are used in astronomical observations. (choose 3)

• Infrared waves

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real-world application of gamma rays?

• Radiation therapy

• Wireless technologies

• Cooking and communication

• Fiber optics

Multiple Choice

What are the seven categories of electromagnetic waves listed in the electromagnetic spectrum, from lowest to highest frequency?

• Radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays

• Sound waves, microwaves, visible light, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, ultraviolet rays

• Radio waves, sound waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, x-rays, gamma rays

• Infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, microwaves

Labeling

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frequency

gamma rays

radio waves

wavelength

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Electromagnetic ​

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need a medium to travel through.

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An electromagnetic wave is a ​

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of conjoined waves in the ​

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field, each ​

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to the other and both ​

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to the direction of wave motion.

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pair

electric and magnetic

perpendicular

parallel

set

light and sound