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Waves and the EM Spectrum

Authored by Rodnesha Austin

Physics

9th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 3+ times

Waves and the EM Spectrum
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

microwaves
visible light
gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

Infrared rays
ultraviolet rays
microwaves

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

radio waves
infrared rays
x-rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer?

Gamma rays
X-rays
Ultraviolet rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays?

visible light
infrared rays
x-rays

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following lists the electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength?

X-rays, visible light, radio waves
gamma rays, microwaves, UV rays
infrared rays, radio waves, x-rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

EM waves are always____________

Transverse
Compression
Longitudinal
Seismic

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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