Electromagnetic Waves Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of electromagnetic waves in everyday life?

• A running car engine

• A TV remote

• A warm fire

• A microwave

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

• 3 x 10^8 meters/second

• 3 x 10^12 meters/second

• 3 x 10^6 meters/second

• 3 x 10^10 meters/second

How are frequency and wavelength related in electromagnetic waves?

• They are equal

• They are unrelated

• They are inversely proportional

• They are directly proportional

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

What is the energy of a photon with a wavelength of 400 meters?

• 4.97 x 10^-19 joules

• 6.63 x 10^-34 joules

• 1.00 x 10^-10 joules

• 3.00 x 10^8 joules