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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy

a)

high, low

b)

low, low

c)

low, high

d)

high, high

2.

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

a)

X-rays

b)

Visible Light

c)

Gamma Rays

d)

Ultraviolet Rays

3.

 

The red section of the wave is measuring _________________.

a)

wavelength

b)

crest

 

c)

trough

d)

amplitude

4.

 

Which of the following has the lowest energy?

a)

The color yellow

b)

The color blue

c)

The color indigo

d)

The color orange

5.

Which of the following has the most energy?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Violet

6.

. 

A student asks a series of questions about a wave. The answer to which question will allow the student to determine whether the wave is electromagnetic or mechanical?

a)

Does it require a medium in order to travel?

b)

Can it pass through air and water?

c)

Does it have a measurable speed?

d)

Does it have a measurable frequency?

7.

Select the correct order of waves on the EMS from low to high energy

answer choices

a)

Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

b)

Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Visible light, Infra, Micro, Radio

c)

Visible Light, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio

d)

Micro, Radio, Visible, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma