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WJEC Unit 3.5 Electromagnetic Spectrum

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Select the correct order of waves on the EMS 
a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
2.
Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy
a)
Radio waves
b)
Ultraviolet Rays
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
X-rays
3.
Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?
a)
X-rays
b)
Visible Light
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
Ultraviolet Rays
4.
As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the amount of energy in that wave...
a)
increases.
b)
decreases.
c)
stays the same.
5.
The height of the wave is known as the _____________.
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
6.

Electromagnetic waves vary in

a)

the speed they travel in a vacuum.

b)

wavelength and frequency.

c)

the way they reflect.

d)

the orientation of their electric and magnetic fields.

7.

The visible light spectrum ranges between

a)

radar waves and X-rays.

b)

television waves and infrared rays.

c)

infrared rays and ultraviolet rays.

d)

ultraviolet rays and gamma rays.

8.

X-ray photographs show softer tissue

a)

as invisible.

b)

as dark, highly exposed areas.

c)

the same as dense bones.

d)

as bright white areas.

9.
Infrared waves are used in__________________.
a)
Bath tubs
b)
Microwaves
c)
Remote Controls
d)
Tanning
10.
This type of EM wave can cause skin cancer. 
a)
microwaves
b)
ultraviolet ray
c)
radio
d)
infrared
11.

1. What is a property of all electromagnetic waves?

a)

They are deflected by magnets.

b)

They are positively charged.

c)

They travel at the speed of sound.

d)

They travel through a vacuum.

12.

Which type of electromagnetic radiation travels at the highest speed through a vacuum?

a)

gamma ray

b)

x-ray

c)

radio waves

d)

none of the above

13.

State the magnitude of the speed of electromagnetic spectrum travel in a vacuum

a)

4 x 1084\ x\ 10^{-8} m/s

b)

3 x 1083\ x\ 10^{-8} m/s

c)

4 x 1084\ x\ 10^8 m/s

d)

3 x 1083\ x\ 10^8 m/s

14.

Example Of Radio Waves? (check all that apply)

a)

Cellphone

b)

Heat Lamps.

c)

Satellite communications

d)

TV communications

e)

Radar

15.

Example Of Microwaves? (check all that apply)

a)

Wireless networks

b)

Heat Lamps.

c)

Satellite communications

d)

TV communications

e)

Radar

16.

Uses of infrared? (check all that apply)

a)

Night vision goggles

b)

Heat Lamps.

c)

Satellite communications

d)

TV remotes

e)

Cause skin cancer

17.

____ are the most dangerous and harmful electromagnetic waves due to having the highest frequency and energy.

a)

X-rays

b)

Gamma waves

c)

Infrared waves

d)

Ultraviolet

18.

Which wave in the diagram has the longest wavelength?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

19.

Q. Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays?

a)

X-Ray

b)

Infrared Waves

c)

Microwaves

d)

Radiowaves

20.

Hot objects give off this type of wave.

a)

Gamma

b)

UV

c)

Radiowaves

d)

Infrared