EMS Waves

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Period

• Wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

These waves at the right amplitude and frequency make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

• Gamma

• Microwaves

• Radio

• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

• Gamma

• Microwaves

• Radio

• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

These waves are used to send signals, including, cell phones, and text messages.

• Gamma

• X-rays

• Radio

• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma

• Microwaves

• Radio

• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which type of electromagnetic radiation produces the heat we can feel coming from the toaster?

• Radio waves

• Infrared waves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which of the following is true about waves?

• When wavelength increases frequency increases

• When wavelength decreases, frequency increases

• When wavelength decreases, frequency decreases

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which of the following is NOT true?

• Radio waves have lowest frequency

• Ultraviolet waves have highest energy

• Gamma waves have highest frequency

• Radio waves have longest wavelengths

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1