Understanding Waves and Radiation Vocabulary

What type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?

• Gamma Radiation

• X-Ray Radiation

• Radio Waves

• Ultraviolet Radiation

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Which type of radiation is commonly used in microwave ovens to heat food?

• Infrared Radiation

• Microwave Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• X-Ray Radiation

Which type of radiation is just beyond the visible spectrum and is responsible for sunburns?

• Infrared Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

• X-Ray Radiation

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in night vision equipment?

• Visible Light

• Infrared Radiation

• Microwave Radiation

• X-Ray Radiation

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in medical imaging to view the inside of the body?

• Gamma Radiation

• X-Ray Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Infrared Radiation

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?

• Radio Waves

• Microwave Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

• Infrared Radiation

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What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through but scatter it, so objects cannot be clearly seen?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through without scattering, so objects can be clearly seen?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

What is the term for materials that do not allow any light to pass through?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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What is the smallest unit of light, often described as a particle?

• Electron

• Photon

• Neutron

• Proton

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