The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Physical Science B Quiz

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

• A sound wave range

• A lightbulb chart

• A range of all electromagnetic waves

• A chemical formula

What do all electromagnetic waves have in common?

• They are all visible

• They travel at the same speed

• They make sound

• They have the same energy

Which wave has the longest wavelength?

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Infrared waves

Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared waves

• Ultraviolet rays

Which wave has the lowest frequency?

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• Radio waves

Which wave has the highest energy?

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

What is true about the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

• They are directly related

• As wavelength increases, frequency decreases

What type of wave is used in cell phone transmission?

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

Which wave is commonly used in radar?

• Visible light

• X-rays

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet

What type of wave is used in night vision cameras?

• Gamma rays

• Infrared

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet