Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz

The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

• Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.

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Which type of light has the lowest energy of this group?

• Radio
• Microwave
• Infrared
• Ultraviolet

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Which type of light has the largest wavelength of this group?

• X-rays
• Microwave
• Infrared
• Ultraviolet

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Radio waves and _______ are used in communication

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet

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Cancer can be treated with_______________waves.

• Penicillin
• Radio
• Infrared
• Gamma

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Infrared waves are used in__________________.

• Bath tubs
• Microwaves
• Remote Controls
• Tanning

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Which of the following can the human eye not see?

• infrared light

• red light

• orange light

• violet light

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Which of the following waves are NOT part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

• Sound

• X-rays

• Visible light

• Infrared

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

• microwaves
• visible light
• gamma rays

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves
• infrared rays
• x-rays

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