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Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves Notes

Authored by Michelle Flanner

Science

8th Grade

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves Notes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an electromagnetic wave?

A wave that transmits energy through matter and/or empty space.

A wave that only travels through solid objects.

A wave that does not carry energy.

A wave that only exists in a vacuum.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of fields that combine to create an electromagnetic wave?

Electric field and gravitational field

Electric field and magnetic field

Magnetic field and gravitational field

Electric field and sound wave

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does an electromagnetic wave travel?

As a longitudinal wave with parallel fields

As a transverse wave with perpendicular fields

As a circular wave with diagonal fields

As a stationary wave with no fields

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves called?

Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic conduction

Electromagnetic reflection

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do all types of electromagnetic radiation travel through space?

At different speeds depending on the type

At the speed of sound

At the speed of light

At varying speeds based on distance

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the electromagnetic spectrum describe?

The range of sound frequencies

The entire range of light that exists

The types of chemical reactions

The variety of animal species

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted at radio and TV stations?

Radio waves

Microwaves

Infrared waves

Gamma rays

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