Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet Rays

• Gamma Rays

• X-rays

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Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

• X-rays

• Visible Light

• Gamma Rays

• Ultraviolet Rays

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, the amount of energy in that wave...

• increases.

• decreases.

• stays the same.

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The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

• amplitude 

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What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

• A Group of Energy Waves That are Visible to the human Eye.

• The name Given to a Group of Waves that mostly are Invisible and can travel through empty Or outer Space.

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The height of the wave is known as the _____________.

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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Which electromagnetic waves are used in ovens and cell phone communications?

• Infrared rays

• ultraviolet rays

• microwaves

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is made up of visible light?

• only a small portion

• a very l;arge portion

• about half

Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer?

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

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