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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The entire range of electromagnetic wave frequencies is called

a)

rainbows.

b)

what class is this again?

c)

the electromagnetic spectrum.

d)

Who cares. Cinco de Mayo occured on Taco Tuesday this year!

2.

The lowest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum (which was talked about on the last question) is ___________ ____________.

a)

infrared waves

b)

radio waves

c)

microwaves

d)

visible light

3.

The next waves on the E/M spectrum are _____________________.

a)

infrared waves

b)

radio waves

c)

microwaves

d)

visible light

4.

Microwaves are typically used to

a)

dry out your phone when it falls in water.

b)

examine human bodies.

c)

tan people's skin.

d)

cook food.

5.

Electromagnetic waves that have a slightly higher frequency that radio waves are ____________ _____________.

a)

infrared waves

b)

radio waves

c)

microwaves

d)

visible light

6.

Infrared waves can be felt as ___________.

a)

heat

b)

happiness

c)

sports

d)

light

7.

The smallest portion of the entire spectrum is ____________ _____________.

a)

infrared waves

b)

radio waves

c)

microwaves

d)

visible light

8.

_____________ ______________ can be used to kill bacteria but also gives us sunburns.

a)

x-rays

b)

radio waves

c)

gamma rays

d)

ultraviolet light

9.

This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used to image the human body but also can kills cells.

a)

x-rays

b)

radio waves

c)

gamma rays

d)

ultraviolet light

10.

What is the largest frequency range for the spectrum.

Note: It will not turn you into the Hulk!

a)

x-rays

b)

radio waves

c)

gamma rays

d)

ultraviolet light

11.

T or F:

As the wavelength gets bigger on the spectrum the frequnecy gets smaller.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I really hope this is the last question.

d)

All of the above