Exploring the Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves

What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?

• Surface waves

• Torsional waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

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What would be the estimated sound level of the sun if sound waves could travel through space?

• 80 decibels

• 120 decibels

• 50 decibels

• 100 decibels

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Can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?

• Yes

• Only in water

• Only in air

• No

Which waves have the longest wavelength within the electromagnetic spectrum?

• X-rays

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• Ultraviolet rays

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What is the nature of oscillations in electromagnetic waves?

• At 45 degrees to the wave direction

• Perpendicular to the wave direction

• Parallel to the wave direction

• Randomly oriented

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How do electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves?

• They require a medium

• They cannot travel in vacuum

• They do not require a medium

• They are slower

What is the size comparison of gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Size of an atom

• Size of a human

• Size of a car

• Size of a building

Which fields are perpendicular in electromagnetic waves?

• Magnetic and sound fields

• Electric and sound fields

• None are perpendicular

• Electric and magnetic fields

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What rule is associated with the directionality of electromagnetic waves?

• Downward rule

• Left-hand rule

• Upward rule

• Right-hand rule

What can electromagnetic waves travel through?

• Only solids

• Only gases

• Only liquids

• Any medium including vacuum

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