Visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Select the correct order of waves on the EMS 

• Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
• Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
• Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
• Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

• wavelength
• crest
• trough
• amplitude 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Each element on the periodic table can be identified by its

• classification as a solid, liquid or gas.

• location on the table.

• ability to react to form compounds.

• unique spectral "fingerprint."

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

• Motif
• Prism
• Radio
• Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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Increasing the amplitude of a wave, _________ the wave's energy.

• increases
• decreases
• does not change

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which term means the distance from the crest of one wave to the next crest?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A wave with a large wavelength will have...

• Low Frequency & Low Energy

• High Frequency & High Energy

• High Frequency & Low Energy

• Low Frequency & High Energy

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