EM Wave Review

Which of the following are not EM Waves

• radio waves

• seismic waves

• x-rays

• gamma rays

regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space

• crest
• energy
• wave
• trough

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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

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

EM waves are always____________

• Transverse
• Compression
• Longitudinal
• Seismic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What are the units of frequency?

• Hertz
• Watts
• Newtons
• Kilojoules

What kind of wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• surface
• none of the above

What symbol represents wavelength in the wave speed formula?

• λ (lambda)

• Hz (Hertz)

• V (Velocity)

• ƒ (Frequency)

Which wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither