Energy Waves

Which type of electromagnetic waves carry the most energy?

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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Heat transferred through waves.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

The ability to do work.

• Electricity

• Insulator

• Energy

• Force

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Sound travels in which type of wave?

• longitudinal

• transverse

• surface

The chart above shows the range of wavelengths for different types of electromagnetic waves. Use the data in the chart to answer the question: Which of the waves transmits the least energy?

• gamma rays

• x-rays

• ultraviolet light

• visible light

Ultraviolet waves on the electromagnetic spectrum are

• just past the radio waves

• just past the visible light

• just before gamma rays

The study of wave phenomena made visual.

• Geology

• Cymatics

• Chemistry

• Acoustics

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Waves transfer

• matter

• energy

• particles

• water

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What type of waves do not require a medium to travel?

• electromagnetic

• mechanical

• sound

• longitudinal

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Which of the following results in more energy for a wave?

• shorter amplitude

• lower frequency

• slower speed

• smaller wavelength

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