Electromagnetic and Mechanical Waves Review

The ________________ represents different forms of electromagnetic radiation

• frequency

• gamma rays

• infrared rays

• electromagnetic spectrum

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Heat radiation, also known as ________________ cannot be seen by your eyes but can be felt by your skin.

• infrared waves

• frequency

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet rays

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?

• Radio waves

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Compared to all other types of electromagnetic radiation radio waves have the lowest __________.

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

• speed

What type of electromagnetic radiation travels the fastest?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• None, they all travel the same speed

• X-Rays

An overexposure to _________________ can result in sunburn and even skin cancer.

• ultraviolet waves

• radio waves

• infrared waves

• microwaves

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What type of waves are found in both TV remotes and also consist of thermal radiation?

• infrared waves

• ultraviolet waves

• gamma rays

• visible light

What type of electromagnetic radiation travels through soft tissue but bounces off of bones? These waves are also often found in airport security terminals.

• X-rays

• Visible Light

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of electromagnetic radiation vibrates water molecules to cook food and is also how your WiFi transmits information?

• Ultraviolet waves

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Gamma Rays

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of electromagnetic radiation can many humans see with their eyes?

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• Gamma Rays

• Microwaves