EM Spectrum

The distance between the crest of one wave to the crest of another is the

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

The number of waves that pass in a given amount of time is...

• frequency

• wave speed

• amplitude

• wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which wave in the diagram has the lowest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

High frequency waves have _________ wavelength.

• varying
• high
• the same
• low

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the frequency?

• Frequency is higher.

• Frequency is lower.

• Frequency is not dependent on wavelength.

• Frequency is cancelled out

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

which of the following does NOT belong in the electromagnetic spectrum:

• X-ray
• sound wave
• ultra violet rays
• microwaves

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the range of light that can be detected by the human eye? 

• ultraviolet light
• visible light
• infrared light
• x-rays

Cell phones and televisions use this type of EM wave.  It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.

• radio wave
• tv wave
• Gamma wave
• ultra violet

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat? 

• ultraviolet light
• x-rays
• gamma rays
• infrared rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2