WorksheetsWaves Quiz 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
These waves are shorter than normal radio waves and are given off by cell phones. They are also used to cook food.
Radio
Microwave
Infrared
Visible Light
EM waves DO NOT need a medium to transfer energy
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a Transverse wave?
Ultrasound
Ocean Wave
These waves have the longest wavelengths. They are used for long distance communication.
Radio
Microwave
Infrared
Visible Light
Which of the following is an example of a Compressional (Longitudinal) wave?
Radio Waves
Earthquakes
These waves have longer wavelengths than visible light. They are given off by every person in the form of heat.
Radio
Microwave
Infrared
Visible Light
These waves have the highest amounts of energy and are given off naturally by stars. They are used to kill cancer cells.
X-Rays
Gamma Rays
Ultraviolet
Visible Light
What is the entire range of electromagnetic waves that go from low to high called?
Trough
Transverse Waves
Crest
Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is the entire range of electromagnetic waves that go from low to high called?
Trough
Transverse Waves
Crest
Electromagnetic Spectrum
What is frequency?
the distance between crest to crest, or trough to trough
the highest point of a wave
the lowest point of a wave
the number of crests in a given point of time
What is wavelength?
the distance between crest to crest, or trough to trough
the highest point of a wave
the lowest point of a wave
the number of crests in a given point of time
What is crest?
the distance between crest to crest, or trough to trough
the highest point of a wave
the lowest point of a wave
the number of crests in a given point of time
What is trough?
the distance between crest to crest, or trough to trough
the highest point of a wave
the lowest point of a wave
the number of crests in a given point of time
The EM Spectrum goes from SHORTEST to LONGEST wavelength
True
False
The EM Spectrum goes from HIGHEST to LOWEST frequency
True
False
