Electromagnetic Spectrum

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

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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What has the highest energy?

• Microwave rays

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Microwave

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Waves with short wavelengths will have high frequency

• True

• False

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Which is not a part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• Magnetic field

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Which electromagnetic wave can you see?

• Gamma ray

• Microwave ray

• Visible light

• X-ray

Wavelength and ______ are used to measure the various electromagnetic rays.

• Density

• Frequency

• Time

• Rarity

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