WorksheetsEM Spectrum
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What type of electromagnetic wave has a higher frequency than visible light and a larger wavelength than x-rays?
Infrared
Gamma
visible
Ultraviolet
Indicate the electromagnetic waves that are longer than Visible light.
Ultraviolet
Infrared
X ray
Microwaves
What type of wave has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Radio
Micro
Gamma
X ray
In the visible light waves, what color has the highest frequency electromagnetic waves?
Red
Violet
Green
Yellow
Which electromagnetic waves are useful for Television?
Gamma
x ray
radio
microwave
The medical profession uses _______ to sterilize medical equipment - just like the google cabinet in the science classroom.
Infrared
x ray
Gamma
Ultraviolet
Heat seeking missiles use _____________ electromagnetic technology.
Gamma
X ray
Microwave
Infrared
________________ have the highest energy and shortest wavelength of all electromagnetic waves.
Gamma
X Ray
Radio
Microwaves
Electromagnet waves transfer ____________ without matter.
information
energy
x rays
medium
As the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave gets LONGER, the frequency gets ____________. This is an inversely proportional relationship.
Lower
Higher
does not change
doubles
Which wavelengths of the EM spectrum are dangerous to life?
radio, micro and gamma
gamma, infrared, and UV
Infrared, UV and X Rays
UV, X rays and Gamma
The lowest point on a wavelength is a(n) ____________.
value
trough
crest
medium
A wave with a long wavelength will have...
Low Frequency & Low Energy
High Frequency & High Energy
High Frequency & Low Energy
Low Frequency & High Energy
How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?
They have short wavelengths
they transmit energy instead of matter
they can travel through empty space
they can change direction by reflection
Which electromagnetic waves are used in devices such as heat lamps and TV remote controls?
Ultraviolet rays
Infrared Rays
Microwaves
Which section of the electromagnetic spectrum is the ONLY part humans can see?
X-Rays
Gamma Rays
Visible Light
Ultraviolet Rays
Which electromagnetic waves are used by doctors to detect broken bones inside your body?
X-Rays
Gamma Rays
Ultraviolet Rays
Infrared Rays
Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and therefore the highest frequency/most energy? Hint: These waves are also used in cancer treatments.
Gamma Rays
Radio Waves
Ultraviolet Rays
X-rays
