Electromagnetic and Mechanical Waves

A wave with a SHORTER wavelength has _________ energy than one with a longer wavelength.

• More

• Less

• The Same

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the LEAST amount of energy?

• Gamma Rays

• X-Rays

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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Letter B on the image.

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

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How fast the wave travels in a given amount of time.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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Waves that do NOT require a medium to travel

• Mechanical Wave

• Electromagnetic Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Surface Wave

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Area of a longitudinal wave where the particles are FAR apart.

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

• Compression

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Area of a longitudinal wave where the particles are CLOSE together.

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

• Compression

Moderate frequency. Used in remotes.

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Microwaves

• Gamma Rays

• Radio Waves

• Infrared Waves

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Shorter wavelengths than infrared. Can cause sunburn.

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Gamma Rays

• Visible Light

• Radio Waves

• Infrared Waves

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