Physical Science: Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

• violet

• red

• infrared

• microwaves

In a vacuum, all electromagnetic waves have the same

• frequency

• amplitude

• speed

• wavelength

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Which of the following types of electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength?

• infrared waves

• X-rays

• radio waves

• ultraviolet waves

Which form of electromagnetic radiation is more energetic than ultraviolet rays?

• visible light

• microwaves

• infrared radiation

• X-rays

Which statement(s) best describes the information in this diagram? Select all that apply.

• Radio waves have the least amount of energy.

• Gamma rays have the least amount of energy.

• Microwaves have the greatest amount of energy.

• Gamma rays have the greatest amount of energy.

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Which of these colors has the shortest wavelength?

• green

• red

• blue

• orange

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Which electromagnetic wave does the student replace the question mark with in the table?

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• infrared waves

• visible light waves

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Where is visible light located in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• between infrared and ultraviolet rays

• between radio waves and infrared rays

• between X-rays and gamma rays

• between radio waves and microwaves

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Which types of waves found in the electromagnetic spectrum are longer than visible light waves?

• gamma rays

• X-rays

• microwaves

• ultraviolet rays

Which of the following statements correctly compares the frequency and energy of infrared waves and ultraviolet waves?

• Infrared waves have lower frequencies and more energy than ultraviolet waves.

• Infrared waves have lower frequencies and less energy than ultraviolet waves.

• Infrared waves have higher frequencies and more energy than ultraviolet waves.

• Infrared waves have higher frequencies and less energy than ultraviolet waves.

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