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Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which electromagnetic wave can you see?

a)

Gamma ray

b)

Microwave ray

c)

Visible light

d)

X-ray

2.

Which one of these images is an X - Ray?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

This image is created using what type of electromagnetic wave?

a)

Infrared

b)

Ultraviolet

c)

X-ray

d)

Microwave

4.

This type of EM radiation is used to send mobile phone signals & in GPS?

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

microwaves

5.

What type of EM radiation is used in military night vision goggles?

a)

radio wave

b)

microwave

c)

infrared

d)

light

6.

What type of EM radiation plays an important role in wireless communication?

a)

ultraviolet

b)

visible light

c)

infrared

d)

microwave

7.

What type of EM radiation is utilized in treating cancer, using its high energy to destroy the cells in a tumour?

a)

gamma ray

b)

x-ray

c)

visible light

d)

microwave

8.

What are X - Rays used for?

a)

Scanning luggage during security checks.

b)

Checking for broken bones.

c)

Checking to see if your shoelaces are untied.

d)

Sterilising hospital equipment.

9.

What does the picture below illustrate?

a)

Visible Light Spectrum

b)

Electromagnetic Spectrum

c)

Frequency Indicator

d)

Color Line

10.

Put the following in the order of wavelength, starting with the longest

a)

Ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays

b)

X-rays, gamma rays, Ultraviolet

c)

Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet

d)

Ultraviolet, light, infrared