EM Spectrum

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Label each wave with either higher or lower energy.

a

b

lower

longer

shorter

higher

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Label each wave with either higher or lower frequency.

a

b

longer

higher

shorter

lower

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Label each wave with either shorter or longer wavelength.

c

d

shorter

higher

longer

lower

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Reorder the following from highest to lowest energy.

• purple light

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• x-rays

• yellow light

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Reorder the following from highest to lowest wavelength.

• FM radio waves

• infrared

• green light

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Reorder the following from highest to lowest frequency.

• AM radio waves

• x-rays

• Radar radio waves

• infrared

• blue light

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1