The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Sound waves

,

Radio waves

,

Gamma rays

,

Light waves

Back

Sound waves

Front

A substance that a wave travels through is called a(n)

Back

Medium

Front

Electromagnetic waves are . . .

Back

Transverse

Front

Which wave has the highest energy? Options: X-ray, Microwave, Radio, Gamma-rays

Back

Gamma-rays

Front

Which color of light has the greatest frequency and energy?

Back

Violet

Front

Put the visible light colors in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength. Options: Violet, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet; Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Blue; Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.

Back

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet

Front

The _________ wave has a low frequency and low energy.

Back

Red

Front

What type of electromagnetic wave causes sunburns?

Back

Ultraviolet

Front

What electromagnetic wave is used to scan luggage and other bags for dangerous objects?

Back

X-rays

Front

What electromagnetic wave do humans emit as heat energy?

Back

Infrared light