Electromagnetic Spectrum (The Electromagnetic Spectrum)

Ocean waves and electromagnetic waves are similar in that they both transmit energy.

• False

• True

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EM (electromagnetic) waves travel at the speed of ____________. 

• light.

• sound.

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Unlike Ocean waves, electromagnetic waves can travel through what?

• Water

• Empty Space

• Air

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The frequency of a wave is defined as the

• Number of waves that pass a point per second.

• The length of time between crests.

Identify the wave with the shortest wavelength:

• visible light waves

• radio waves

• microwaves

• gamma radiation

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Identify the wave with the longest wavelength (measured in kilometers):

• visible light waves

• radio waves

• x-rays

• gamma radiation

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What kind of frequency do radio waves have?

• Low frequency

• High frequency

What causes the frequency of a wave to increase?

• Adding energy

• Decreasing energy

When the frequency increases, the waves become?

• Shorter

• Longer

What do we call the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that we can see?

• Visible Light

• Ultra violet light

• Radio waves

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