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Unit 8 Waves & Electromagnetic Waves

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a type of wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels?

a)

transverse waves

b)

longitudinal waves

c)

perpendicular waves

d)

reverse waves

2.

Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium because they can transfer energy using electric and magnetic field?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Electromagnetic waves are split based on the different frequencies. This is called the __________.

a)

Mechanical waves

b)

Electronic waves

c)

Electromagnetic spectrum

d)

Expecto Patronum

4.

As the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Visible light has how many different frequencies and wavelengths?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

6.

Which type of wave is used in light to see bloodstains in crime scenes?

a)

Blue visible light

b)

X-ray

c)

Ultraviolet radiation

d)

Infrared radiation

7.

Which electromagnetic wave is produced by the process within the atom and can be used to see through the skin and to the bones?

a)

Infrared radiation

b)

X-rays

c)

Ultraviolet radiation

d)

Gamma rays

8.

Which type of radio waves has a higher frequency: AM or FM?

a)

AM

b)

FM

9.

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelenght?

a)

Radio waves

b)

Gamma rays

c)

Infrared radiation

d)

Microwaves

10.

Thermographic cameras can be used to detect the temperature of objects by using __________.

a)

Gamma rays

b)

X-ray

c)

Thermometer

d)

Infrared radiation