WorksheetsElectromagnetic Waves
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which of the following is not true of all electromagnetic waves?
They are transverse waves.
They cannot travel in a vacuum.
They are produced by accelerating charges.
They have magnetic as well as electric components.
Who is considered the Father of Electromagnetism?
Albert Einstein
Heinrich Hertz
James Clerk Maxwell
Wilhelm Roentgen
Which is the most energetic among the electromagnetic waves?
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
x-rays
In radio broadcasting, AM stands for ___________.
after morning
amplitude modeling
amplitude modulation
ante meridian
Which of the following ranges of frequency in radio waves is used by FM radios?
low frequency
medium frequency
ultra-high frequency
very high frequency
The letter S in the acronym laser stands for ___________.
simulated
simultaneous
spontaneous
stimulated
Among the different colors of visible light, which has the longest wavelength?
blue
green
orange
red
Which does not belong to the group?
infrared wave
microwaves
sound waves
x-rays
Which of the following is an ionizing radiation?
microwave
radio wave
visible light
x-ray
Which government agency is in charge of the safe use of ionizing radiation?
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in magnetic resonance imaging?
gamma radiation
microwave
radio waves
x-rays
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used to check baggage in airports as part of security measures?
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
x-rays
All of the following uses infrared rays except
burglar alarm system
television sets
night vision cameras
automatic doors
What is common among electromagnetic waves?
energy
frequency
speed in a vacuum
wavelength
What do we call the process whereby radioactive material is implanted in a tumor?
brachytherapy
computed axial tomography
endoscopy
magnetic resonance imaging
