PS7b Applications of EM Waves

Which pair of EM waves is commonly used for communication?

• X-rays and infrared

• Infrared and microwaves

• Radio waves and microwaves

• Radio waves and gamma rays

What form of wave makes your skin tan when exposed for a long period of time?

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Infrared rays

• Ultraviolet rays

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Which of the following is NOT an application of visible light?

• bulb

• flashlight

• cellphone screen

• security markings

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Colors in the infrared image depend on _____________.

• amplitude

• frequency

• temperature

• wavelength

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All of the following are dangerous waves when taken by the body in large amounts EXCEPT one. Which is it?

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet

• X-rays

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These waves have the longest wavelength and are used to carry signals for radar, TV and radio

• radio waves

• ultraviolet

• microwaves

• infrared

Reorder the following from Higher Energy to Lower Energy of the EM Spectrum

• X-rays / Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet

• Radio Waves / Microwaves

• Infrared

• Visible Light

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Which waves are used to show heat loss with heat sensitive cameras?

• Infrared radiation
• ultraviolet radiation
• microwaves
• gamma rays

Which rays can be felt as heat?

• X-Rays
• Infrared Radiation
• Ultraviolet Radiation
• Microwaves

________________ are waves used by cops to test the speed of your car with RADAR.

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Radio

• Microwaves

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