PS.9 Light and EM Waves 2019 JD

If the angle of incidence is 45', what is the angle of reflection?

• 45'

• 90'

• 120'

• 50'

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Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency and shortest wavelength?

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet rays

• visible light

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Which transverse wave has the lowest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What type of wave behavior is this?

• refraction

• reflection

• diffraction

• interference

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Two waves combining to form a wave with a larger amplitude

• diffraction

• constructive interference

• reflection

• refraction

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What is an example of a use for microwaves?

• FM Radio

• Radar

• sterilizing medical equipment

• Baseball

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What word describes the number of waves that pass a certain point in a given amount of time?

• rarefactions

• pitch

• frequency

• compressions

• amplitude

Which electromagnetic wave is used to treat cancer, but also can cause cancer?

• Gamma rays

• radio waves

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

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As the frequency of a wave decreases, the wave's

• period decreases

• amplitude increases

• speed decreases

• wavelength increases

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Which statements are correct concerning the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Gamma ray waves have lower frequency than x-ray waves.

• Microwaves have a longer wavelength than ultraviolet waves.

• Visible light waves have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet waves.

• Radio waves have a longer wavelength than infrared waves.

• Ultraviolet waves have a higher frequency than infrared waves.

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