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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

a)

They have short wavelengths

b)

they transmit energy instead of matter

c)

they can travel through empty space

d)

they can change direction by reflection

2.

Which has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency/energy? These waves are used in broadcasting, wifi, and texting.

a)

Gamma rays

b)

Visible light

c)

Radio waves

d)

Infrared rays

3.

Which electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps and TV remote controls?

a)

X-ray

b)

Ultraviolet rays

c)

Infrared Rays

d)

Microwaves

4.

Which electromagnetic waves are used by doctors to detect broken bones inside your body?

a)

X-Rays

b)

Gamma Rays

c)

Ultraviolet Rays

d)

Infrared Rays

5.

Which has the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency/most energy?
Hint: These waves are also used in cancer treatments.

a)

Gamma Rays

b)

Radio Waves

c)

Ultraviolet Rays

d)

X-rays

6.
These waves from the sun cause sunburn.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
7.
Which of the following lists the electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength?
a)

Microwaves, visible light, UV rays

b)

Gamma rays, microwaves, UV rays

c)

Infrared rays, radio waves, x-rays

d)

X-rays, visible light, radio waves

8.

Which of the following has higher frequency than ultraviolet rays?

a)

Visible light

b)

Infrared rays

c)

X-rays

d)

Microwaves

9.
Which of the following has wavelengths longer than microwaves?
a)
Infrared waves
b)
Radio waves
c)
Visible light
10.

Which of the following is an example of a wave with a long wavelength and low frequency?

a)

Gamma rays

b)

Infrared

c)

Radio

d)

Visible light