Electromagnetic Spectrum

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

• Motif
• Prism
• Radio
• Wave

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

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which color has the highest frequency?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is made up of visible light?

• only a small portion

• a very large portion

• about half

Which color has the longest waves?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

Which of the following has wavelengths longer than microwaves?

• Infrared waves
• Radio waves
• Visible light

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet