Electromagnetic Waves Quiz 1

This type of wave can be used to create images that allow doctors to see Pneumonia in a patient among other things.

• Visible Light

• Ultraviolet

• X-Ray

• Gamma Ray

This wave is used in long distance communication.

• Radiowaves

• Microwaves

• Infrared Radiation

• Visible Light

A remote control for a television works using what kind of electromagnetic wave?

• Radiowaves

• Microwaves

• Infrared Radiation

• Visible Light

Electromagnetic waves are split based on the different frequencies. This is called the __________.

• Mechanical waves

• Electronic waves

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Expecto Patronum

As the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases.

• True

• False

Which type of wave is used in light to see bloodstains in crime scenes?

• Blue visible light

• X-ray

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Infrared radiation

Which electromagnetic wave is produced by the process within the atom and can be used to see through the skin and to the bones?

• Infrared radiation

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Gamma rays

Which type of radio waves has a higher frequency: AM or FM?

• AM

• FM

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelenght?

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared radiation

• Microwaves

What makes electromagnetic waves different from mechanical waves?

• no medium required

• medium needed

• light -catalyzed

• space exclusive