Chapter 3 Science Test

what type of wave is an electromagnetic wave?

• a transverse wave

• a mechanical wave

• an emotional wave

• a Forrest wave

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electromagnetic waves are not what kind of wave?

• mechanical waves

• longitudinal waves

• sound waves

• ocean waves

What is electromagnetic radiation?

Answer explanation

A combination of electricity and magnetism

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what do we call light that passes through a filter?

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what are small pockets of light called?

When small pockets of light hit certain kinds of metal, they lose electrons. What is this process

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what type of electromagnetic waves have the lowest frequency?

what does radar stand for?

Answer explanation

Radio Detection And Ranging

What are pictures that are taken with infrared rays and indicate temperature?

• Thermograms

• A Heat Energy Camera

• A Normal Camera

• Heat Lamp

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Whats the smallest portion of the electromagnetic spectrum?