Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The diagrams provided here represent two light waves. Which conclusion is supported by the data provided in the diagrams?

• Light Wave #1 will appear brighter than Light Wave #2.

• Light Wave #1 will be a different color than Light Wave #2.

• Light Wave #1 will reflect more easily than Light Wave #2.

• Light Wave #1 will travel in a straight line, but not Light Wave #2.

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The statements below compare the similarities of ultraviolet light and microwaves. Which choice does NOT belong in this list?

• Neither can be seen by the human eye.

• . Scientists use both to study the structure of galaxies.

• They both have wavelengths that are longer than visible light

• They are both types of radiation emitted by the Sun.

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Examine the diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum shown above. Which category of electromagnetic waves has a wavelength of 10-8 m?

• Ultraviolet

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Red

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What portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum is visible light?

• Most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• A small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Visible light IS the electromagnetic spectrum.

Identify the wave of light with the highest frequency and the wave of light with the lowest frequency.

a

b

Lowest frequency

Highest frequency

Identify the wave of light with the highest energy and the wave of light with the lowest energy.

a

b

Highest energy

Lowest energy

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Identify each part of the electromagnetic spectrum:

d

e

f

g

a

b

c

Radio wave

Infrared

Microwave

Ultraviolet

Gamma ray

X-ray

Visible light

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Which "item" represents microwaves:

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Which Electromagnetic waves help doctors detect a broken bone inside your body?

• UV light

• Gamma ray

• X ray

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Which "item" represents ultraviolet radiation:

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