Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which of the following waves has the longest wavelengths?

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• infrared

• microwaves

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Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the range of light that can be detected by the human eye?

• ultraviolet light

• visible light

• infrared light

• x-rays

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause damage to eyes and skin, and sometimes even cancer? 

• infrared light

• visible light

• ultraviolet light

• microwaves

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Which of these types of radiation moves the fastest?

• X-rays

• gamma rays

• visible light

• all EM radiation moves at the same velocity

This type of electromagnetic wave can be used to see inside luggage at an airport or in hospitals to see your bones.

• Gamma Rays

• Visible Light

• X Rays

• Infrared Rays

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Match this image to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum used to produce it.

• gamma radiation

• microwaves

• x-rays

• visible light

• ultraviolet radiation

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Which of the following waves has the least amount of energy?

• x-rays

• microwaves

• radio waves

• visible light

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As the wavelength of the wave increases, the energy of the wave

• decreases

• increases

• remains the same

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Gamma rays can be used

• to treat cancer

• in tanning beds

• in tv remote controls

• in solar panels

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If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy? 

• Energy is higher.

• Energy is lower. 

• Energy is not dependent on wavelength. 

• energy is cancelled out

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