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This quiz focuses on electromagnetic radiation, specifically the mathematical relationships between wavelength, frequency, and energy of light and other electromagnetic waves. Appropriate for high school chemistry students in grades 9-12, the assessment requires mastery of fundamental wave equations including λ = c/f and E = hf, along with proficiency in scientific notation and unit conversions. Students must understand the inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency, recognize the organization of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays, and apply Planck's constant to calculate photon energies. The problems demand strong algebraic manipulation skills and the ability to work with extremely large and small numbers expressed in scientific notation, while conceptual questions test understanding of wave properties and the visible light spectrum ordering. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying electromagnetic radiation in grades 9-12 chemistry. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as homework practice to reinforce wave calculation skills, formative assessment to gauge student understanding before summative evaluation, or review material prior to unit examinations. Teachers can utilize individual questions as warm-up problems to activate prior knowledge or assign the complete quiz to assess computational proficiency with wave equations. The mathematical rigor and conceptual depth align with NGSS HS-PS4-1 (investigating wave properties) and support Common Core mathematical practices in scientific notation and algebraic problem-solving, making this resource valuable for integrated physics and chemistry curricula that emphasize quantitative analysis of electromagnetic phenomena.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The relationship between wavelength and frequency is λ=c/f. Calculate the wavelength of light that has a frequency of 5.2 x 1012 1/s. The speed of of light is 3.0x 108 m/s.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
High frequency waves have _________ wavelength.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A high-frequency wave has ___________ than a low-frequency wave
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Solve this problems using the equation: C = λ x ν
If an AM radio station broadcasts at 9.95 x 105 Hz, what is the wavelength of this radiation?
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Solve this problems using the equation: C = λ x ν
A microwave oven emits radiation at a wavelength of 5.00 x 10-3cm. What is the frequency of this radiation?
(Convert to m first).
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Violet light has a wavelength of 4.10 x 10-12 m. What is the frequency?
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called:
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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