Waves 2 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

The only part of the EM spectrum humans can see is called what?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Visible Light

• X-rays

If a scientist found a wave with a lower amount of energy than visible light waves, what would be true of its wavelengths?

• It would have shorter wavelengths than visible light waves

• It would have longer wavelengths than visible light waves

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This wave can pass through skin and muscle, producing an image of bone.

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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Which label identifies wavelength (1, 2, 3, or 4)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Each type of wave carries a different amount of what?

• Energy

• Mass

• Particles

• Matter

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Which of the following waves belong on the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

• Radio

• Infrared

• Sound

• Gamma Ray

• Radioactive

The visible light spectrum is a part of which larger spectrum?

• Electromagnetic

• Sound

• Mechanical

• Thermal

Which type of wave is used in microwave ovens?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

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Which wave has the longest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Gamma rays

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Which wave is used for sterilizing medical equipment?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

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