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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Authored by Chandra Harper

Physics

7th - 9th Grade

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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which term means the distance from the crest of one wave to the next crest?

Amplitude

Frequency

Wavelength

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term means the number of waves that pass a point in 1 second?

Amplitude

Frequency

Wavelength

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Increasing the amplitude of a wave ______ the wave’s energy.

Increases

Decreases

Does not change

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A wave with a large wavelength will have...

Low Frequency & Low Energy

High Frequency & High Energy

High Frequency & Low Energy

Low Frequency & High Energy

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

They have short wavelengths

they transmit energy instead of matter

they can travel through empty space

they can change direction by reflection

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which has the LONGEST wavelength and therefore the lowest frequency/energy? These waves are used in broadcasting, wifi, and texting.

Gamma rays

Visible light

Radio waves

Infrared rays

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps and TV remote controls?

Ultraviolet rays

Infrared Rays

Microwaves

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