Waves and Energy

In the electromagnetic spectrum, which of the following is true of waves with long wavelengths? (SC.7.P.10.1)

• They have high frequencies.

• They have low frequencies.

• They have moderate frequencies.

• They have inconsistent frequencies.

The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of bands of waves with different _____ (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Speeds

• Frequencies

• Reflections

• Mediums

The diagram below shows the electromagnetic spectrum. Which letters represent radio and gamma waves? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• A, F

• F, C

• A, G

• C, G

The diagram below shows the electromagnetic spectrum. Which letters represent radio and gamma waves? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• A, F

• F, C

• A, G

• C, G

All of the waves listed below are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum except (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Sound Waves

• X Rays

• gamma rays

• light waves

How is the light spectrum used in astronomy? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• To take pictures of deep space with telescopes.

• To identify elements of stars and galaxies.

• To calculate the rate at which other galaxies are moving either away from or toward us.

• All of the above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which wave has a higher frequency? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Wave N

• Wave O

• The waves have the same frequency.

Use the image to answer the following question(s).

Light exits the prism in the diagram above and separates into different colors of the visible spectrum. These colors are different because they have different __________.

(SC.7.&P.10.1)

• densities

• reflections by the prism

• mixtures of white light

• wavelengths

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does a wave carry?

• boats
• matter
• energy
• water

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through the vacuum of space?

• They require a medium.

• They do not require a medium.