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WorksheetsElectromagnetic and Transverse Waves
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?
4
3
2
1
Which transverse wave has the lowest frequency?
4
3
2
1
As the wavelength of the wave increases, the frequency ___.
decreases
increases
fluxuates
remains the same
The letter X in the figure represents the wave's ___.
amplitude
wavelength
crest
trough
Which number labels the wavelength of the wave?
3
2
1
4
What word describes the number of waves that pass a certain point in a given amount of time?
frequency
amplitude
resonance
wavelength
Which number labels the crest of the wave?
3
2
1
4
Which number labels the trough of the wave?
3
2
1
4
Which SI (metric) unit is used for frequency?
Hertz (Hz)
Volt (v)
Newton (N)
Joule (J)
The highest point on a transverse wave is called the ___.
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the ___.
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
Which color of visible light has the highest frequency?
Violet
Blue
Red
Yellow
Which electromagnetic wave carries the most energy?
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
Radio waves
Visible light
Which of the list electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?
Ultraviolet
Infrared
Microwave
Visible
Which electromagnetic wave is used to diagnose and treat cancer?
Gamma rays
Infrared rays
Ultraviolet rays
X-rays
Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
Radio waves
Visible light
What best describes the type of waves emitted by the Sun's rays?
The Sun's rays are mechanical waves because they carry the greatest amount of energy.
The Sun's rays are sound waves because they can travel through the vacuum of space.
The Sun's rays are electromagnetic waves because they can travel through the vacuum of space.
The Sun's rays are transverse waves because they cause the particles of space to compress together and transfer motion.
Why do gamma rays have the most energy?
Gamma rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength.
Gamma rays have the highest frequency and longest wavelength.
Gamma rays have the lowest frequency and longest wavelength.
Gamma rays have the lowest frequency and shortest wavelength.
Which is NOT a name for a part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
sound waves
visible light
radio waves
x-rays
Which of the following is the correct order for the visible light spectrum starting with the longest wavelength and ending with the shortest?
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
violet, indigo, blue, yellow, orange, red
red, blue, yellow
yellow, orange, red, green, indigo, blue, violet
Which electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency?
Radio waves
Gamma rays
Infrared rays
Visible light
