the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The distance between two crests or two troughs is defined as _________________

• medium

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

Which Electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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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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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A

• B

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which waves makes pictures of the insides of solid objects?

• radio

• gamma

• infrared

• x-rays

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Which EM waves are have the highest energy & are the most dangerous?

• radio

• gamma rays

• infrared

• x-rays

Which EM waves have the longest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

Which type of electromagnetic wave travels fastest through a vacuum?

• radio

• gamma rays

• visible light

• They all travel at the same speed.

Which EM waves are invisible? (more than one correct answer)

• radio

• visible

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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