Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves Notes

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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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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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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What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves called?

• Electromagnetic induction

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Electromagnetic conduction

• Electromagnetic reflection

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

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is sensed as heat and causes molecules to vibrate?

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Infrared radiation

• X-ray radiation

• Gamma radiation

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What is the only type of light that human eyes can see?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

In a rainbow, which color has the shortest wavelength?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Violet

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