Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which EM waves have the longest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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Which EM waves have the shortest wavelength?

• radio

• x-rays

• ultraviolet

• gamma rays

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Which EM waves have a SHORTER wavelength than visible?

• radio

• none

• infrared

• x-rays

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Which EM waves have the lowest frequency?

• radio

• none

• infrared

• x-rays

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Which EM waves have the highest energy & are the most dangerous?

• radio

• gamma rays

• infrared

• x-rays

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Which color waves have the lowest frequency?

• red

• yellow

• green

• violet

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Which color waves have the shortest wavelength?

• red

• yellow

• green

• violet

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What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

• stays the same

• decreases

• increases

• There is no relationship between wavelength & frequency.

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Which type of electromagnetic wave travels fastest through a vacuum?

• radio

• gamma rays

• visible light

• They all travel at the same speed.

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What do all forms of electromagnetic radiation have in common?

• Their strength

• Their speed

• Their wavelength

• Their frequency

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