Light Waves and Photons

Which kind of wave has the greatest frequency?

• gamma rays
• infrared
• ultraviolet
• microwaves

Determine the wavelength of this wave?

• 1m
• 2m
• 3m
• 4m

Which of the following regions of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelengths?

• microwave
• infrared
• x-ray
• gamma ray

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Which of the following regions of the electromagnetic spectrum has the lowest frequency?

• ultraviolet
• infrared
• visible
• x-ray

Look carefully at the waves.  Which carries the most energy?

• microwave
• infrared
• ultraviolet
• x-ray

Which color has the least amount of energy?

• red
• orange
• green
• blue

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Which color has the highest frequency?

• red
• orange
• green
• blue

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A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy

• high, low
• high, high
• low, high
• low, low

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Frequency and wavelength have an inverse relationship. As the wavelength increases, the frequency

• increases

• decreases

Frequency and energy have a direct relationship.  This means as the frequency increases the energy

• increases
• decreases