8 Pre/Post Electromagnetic Spectrum & Waves

Which of the following best describes a transverse wave?

• A wave where particles move parallel to the direction of wave travel

• A wave where particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel

• A wave that can only travel through solids

• A wave that requires a medium to travel

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Crest

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

• Microwaves

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs called?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Period

Which of these waves requires a medium to travel through?

• Mechanical waves

• Light waves

• Radio waves

• X-rays

What color of visible light has the highest frequency?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Violet

The number of complete waves that pass a fixed point in one second is called:

• Period

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used for medical imaging of bones?

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• Radio waves

In a longitudinal wave, particles move:

• In circles

• Up and down only

• Parallel to the direction of wave travel

• Perpendicular to the direction of wave travel

Which electromagnetic waves are commonly used for wireless internet connections?

• Gamma rays

• Microwaves

• Infrared rays

• Ultraviolet rays