EM Spectrum and Wave Practice Quiz

which of the following does NOT belong in the electromagnetic spectrum:

• X-ray
• sound wave
• ultra violet rays
• microwaves

Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy

• Gamma Rays
• Radio Waves
• Visible Light
• Infrared rays

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Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves
• Ultraviolet Rays
• Gamma Rays
• X-rays

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Which type of EM wave is most energetic

• radio

• microwave

• ultraviolet

• gamma

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause sunburn?

• infrared light

• visible light

• ultraviolet light

• microwaves

The type of wave with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency. This type of wave is extremely harmful.

• radio

• infrared

• gamma

• x ray

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The type of EM wave that is used to cook food. It has a higher frequency (and shorter wavelength) than radio waves.

• radio

• microwave

• gamma

• visible light

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The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

• wavelength
• crest
• trough
• amplitude 

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Which is the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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