Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz

Moving electric charges are surrounded by an electric field and a magnetic field.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Particles do not behave as waves.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Cathode-ray tubes are sealed vacuum tubes in which photons are produced.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

Global positioning units need signals from two satellites to determine the location of an object using a GPS receiver.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

A vibrating electric charge produces a(n) ______.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Electromagnetic waves travel as ______ waves.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Electromagnetic waves can behave as particles that are called ______.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The ______ absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

A computer uses ______ to read CD-ROMs.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

An AM radio station broadcasts information by varying the _______ of the carrying wave.

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