Light Waves_ReviewQuiz

Gamma rays are primarily emitted by which of the following processes?

• Chemical reactions

• Nuclear reactions

• Mechanical processes

• Thermal processes

What can gamma rays cause due to their interaction with matter?

• They can cause electrical discharges

• They can cause thermal expansion

• They can break chemical and nuclear bonds and cause mutations

• They can increase magnetic fields

What are X-rays primarily used for?

• Communication

• Medicine and industry

• Lighting

• Heating

What can excessive exposure to X-rays cause?

• Improved vision

• Increased strength

• Mutations or tissue damage

• Enhanced memory

What is the difference between Gamma Rays and X-rays?

• Gamma rays have a longer wavelength than X-rays.

• Gamma rays are used only in medical imaging, while X-rays are used in industrial applications.

• Gamma rays are emitted from the nucleus, while X-rays originate from the electron configurations.

• There is no difference; both are the same type of radiation.

What is the primary health risk associated with exposure to ultraviolet light?

• Common cold

• Skin cancer

• Bone fractures

• Muscle fatigue

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere protects us from most of the sun's ultraviolet light?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Ozone layer

• Mesosphere

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

What is the smallest part of the electromagnetic spectrum mentioned in the image?

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

Which devices are mentioned as being capable of detecting infrared radiation?

• Microscopes and telescopes

• Infrared cameras and goggles

• X-ray machines and ultrasound

• Smartphones and computers