U1 AoS1 Waves and Electromagnetic Raditation Quiz

Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space

• all of the above

Which of the following is a unit for frequency?

• Joules

• Hertz

• meters per second

• seconds

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• period

• trough

• wavelength

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

The type of waves that require medium to pass:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see is called:

• radio waves

• visible light

• gamma rays

• x-rays

the distance between peaks of electromagnetic waves is called:

• wavelength

• frequency

• energy

• period

Which type of electromagnetic energy carries the least energy?

• X-Rays

• Visible Light

• Ultraviolet

• Microwaves

The speed of electromagnetic radiation:

• depends on the form of radiation

• is always 3 x 10⁸ m/s

• depends on the colour of the light

• is the same in all materials

which of the following emits visible light?

• glass

• a light bulb

• a black shirt

• a mirror