Electromagnetic Spectrum Photon

Which of the following electromagnetic waves are visible to the human eye?

• ultraviolet waves

• visible light waves

• infrared rays

• gamma rays

• radio waves

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The higher the frequency the ______ the energy. 

• higher

• lower

• neither, stays the same

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The lower the frequency the ______ the energy.

• higher

• lower

• neither, stays the same

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Which statement(s) is/are TRUE about electromagnetic radiation?

• All forms of electromagnetic radiation are harmful to humans.

• Electromagnetic radiation travels in the form of waves

• Electromagnetic radiation is energy.

• Electromagnetic radiation cannot travel through empty space.

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What is the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave?

• The height of the wave from top to bottom

• The number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time

• The distance a wave can travel through empty space

• The distance between the peaks of two waves that are next to each other

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Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

• Infrared rays

• ultraviolet rays

• microwaves

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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A tiny particle or packet of light energy

• Photoelectric effect

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Photon

The complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency

• Thermogram

• Ultraviolet rays

• Electromagnetic spectrum

• Radar

A wave made up of a combination of an electric and magnetic field that can transfer electric and magnetic energy through a vacuum or medium

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Electromagnetic wave

• Amplitude modulation

• Gamma rays

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