The EM Spectrum

Which EM wave has a frequency just higher than radio waves?

• ultraviolet radiation

• visible light

• infrared waves

• microwaves

Which electromagnetic wave is responsible for sunburns?

• microwaves

• radio waves

• ultraviolet radiation

• infrared waves

Gamma waves have the _____ frequency and _____ wavelengths of all electromagnetic waves.

• highest, longest

• lowest, longest

• highest, shortest

• lowest, shortest

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Which of the following has wavelengths longer than microwaves?

• Infrared waves

• Radio waves

• Visible light

Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays?

• visible light

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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Which electromagnetic waves are useful for Television?

• Gamma

• x ray

• radio

• microwave

The medical profession uses _______ to sterilize medical equipment - just like a goggle cabinet in the science classroom - the same light is used in tanning booths.

• Infrared

• x ray

• Gamma

• Ultraviolet

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Heat seeking missiles use _____________ electromagnetic technology.

• Gamma

• X ray

• Microwave

• Infrared

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These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

• Gamma

• Microwaves

• Radio

• Ultraviolet

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Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer?

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

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