Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

• Microwaves

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used for medical imaging of bones?

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• Radio waves

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What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs called?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Period

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What color of visible light has the highest frequency?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Violet

The type of wave with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency. This type of wave is extremely harmful.

• radio

• infrared

• gamma

• x ray

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Match the following

• X-Rays

• Electromagnetic Wavelengths #4

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Electromagnetic Wavelengths #6

• Visible Light

• Electromagnetic Wavelengths #7

• Infrared Rays

• Electromagnetic Wavelengths #5

• Gamma Rays

• Electromagnetic Wavelengths #3

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Which EM waves are invisible? (more than one correct answer)

• radio

• visible

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

Place the waves where they belong on the spectrum. If they

c

b

a

d

Infrared Waves

Visible light

Gamma Rays

Ultraviolet Rays

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Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat?

• Radio Waves

• Infrared Rays

• Visible Light

• Gamma Rays

Cell phones (also have microwaves) and televisions use this type of EM wave. It has the longest wavelength.

• Radio Wave

• TV Wave

• Gamma wave

• Ultraviolet Wave

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