Electromagnetic and Transverse Waves

Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy

• Gamma Rays
• Radio Waves
• Visible Light
• Infrared rays

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Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves
• Ultraviolet Rays
• Gamma Rays
• X-rays

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Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

• X-rays
• Visible Light
• Gamma Rays
• Ultraviolet Rays

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the amount of energy in that wave...

• increases.
• decreases.
• stays the same.

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Which color has the least amount of energy?

• red
• orange
• green
• blue

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Which of the following has the longest wavelength?

• microwaves
• visible light
• x-rays
• infrared waves

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The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called:

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• hertz

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The height of the wave is known as the _____________.

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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