Light Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum

What electromagnetic wave . has . the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequencies?

• Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Radio Waves

• X Rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What happens to wavelength as the frequency of a wave increases?

• increase

• stays the same

• decreases

• becomes faster

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies?

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Infrared Waves

• Radio Waves

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What electromagnetic wave do humans emit as heat energy?

• infrared light

• ultraviolet light

• visible light

• microwaves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following is correct in order from lowest to highest energy?

• X Rays, Visible Light, Microwave

• Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Gamma-Rays

• Microwave, Visible Light, Gamma Rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

• visible light

• radio waves

• ultraviolet waves

• gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

This type of electromagnetic wave has different colors of light that all have different wavelengths.

• Gamma Rays

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Visible Light

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What wave helps the skin make Vitamin D and helps the body absorb calcium?

• Infrared

• Visible light

• Microwave

• Ultraviolet Rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This type of electromagnetic wave has the most energy and therefore can be very dangerous.

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• X Rays

• Gamma Rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.

• Gamma Rays

• Visible Light

• X Rays

• Infrared Rays