Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which of the following is the correct order of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength?

• Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves

• Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma rays

• X-rays, Gamma rays, Ultraviolet, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves

• Ultraviolet, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves, X-rays, Gamma rays

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Which type of electromagnetic wave is primarily used in remote controls?

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

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What is the main application of radio waves in communication?

• Cooking food

• Medical imaging

• Broadcasting television and radio signals

• Sterilizing medical equipment

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Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Violet

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Which electromagnetic wave is used in night vision goggles?

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Gamma rays

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Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Infrared

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What is the primary use of microwaves in households?

• Heating food

• Sterilizing equipment

• Detecting metals

• Transmitting data

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Which electromagnetic wave is used in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet

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What is the effect of ultraviolet radiation on DNA?

• It strengthens DNA

• It has no effect

• It can cause mutations

• It repairs DNA

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Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in radar technology?

• Infrared

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

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