Electromagnetic Spectrum Review

Which of the following lists electromagnetic waves from LOWEST to HIGHEST energy?

• radio waves, ultraviolet light, infrared rays, x-rays

• radio waves, microwaves, visible light, x-rays

• x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared rays, radio waves

• gamma rays, visible light, infrared rays, microwaves

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Which statement(s) is/are TRUE about electromagnetic radiation?

• All forms of electromagnetic radiation are harmful to humans.

• Electromagnetic radiation travels in the form of waves

• Electromagnetic radiation is energy.

• Electromagnetic radiation cannot travel through empty space.

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All electromagnetic radiation is harmful to humans.

• True

• False

What is the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave?

• The height of the wave from top to bottom

• The number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time

• The distance a wave can travel through empty space

• The distance between the peaks of two waves that are next to each other

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Select all possible answers:

Which of the following electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye?

• ultraviolet waves

• visible light waves

• infrared rays

• gamma rays

• radio waves

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The higher the frequency the ______ the energy. 

• higher
• lower
• neither, stays the same

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The lower the frequency the ______ the energy.

• higher

• lower

• neither, stays the same

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Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

• Infrared rays
• ultraviolet rays
• microwaves

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves
• infrared rays
• x-rays

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The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

• wavelength
• crest
• trough
• amplitude 

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