Waves, Sound, and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

What type of waves are used to transmit cellular telephone messages?

• Gamma Rays

• Radio Waves

• Microwaves

• Visible Light

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Which electromagnetic waves have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies?

• Gamma Rays

• Radio Waves

• X-Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

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Electromagnetic waves that you can see are called:

• Infrared Waves

• Microwaves

• X-Rays

• Visible Light

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The waves that have shorter wavelengths than visible light are: (check all that apply)

• TV

• Radio Stations

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Gamma Rays

How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible?

• All of it

• None of it

• Most of it

• Only a small part

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Radioactive materials can cause this type of emission:

• Gamma Rays

• Radio Waves

• X-Rays

• Ultraviolet

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What's another name for visible light?

• White Light

• Black Light

What can electromagnetic waves travel through that mechanical waves can not travel through?

• Vaccum

• Wood

• Water

• Air

Electromagnetic Waves are classified using what measurement?

• Amplitude

• Frequencies

• Power

• Energy

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What type of electromagnetic waves cause sunburn?

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• Ultraviolet

• Visible Light