Electromagnetic Spectrum

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

• Motif
• Prism
• Radio
• Wave

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What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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These waves are used to send signals, including WiFi and text messages.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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Increasing the amplitude of a wave, _________ the wave's energy.

• increases
• decreases
• does not change

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The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

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