Electromagnetic Energy

Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?

• microwaves

• visible light

• gamma rays

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

• Infrared rays

• ultraviolet rays

• microwaves

Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

Electromagnetic waves that help your body produce vitamin D are called?

• ultraviolet rays

• x-rays

• gamma rays

Light is a special kind of energy called_________________energy.

• nuclear

• thermal

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

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What type of energy is associated with electric and magnetic fields?

• Mechanical energy

• Static electricity

• Electromagnetic energy

• Gravitational potential energy

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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

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Energy carried by light and other types of electromagnetic waves

• Radiant

• Nuclear

• Mechanical

• Sound

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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

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Which of the following has wavelengths longer than microwaves?

• Infrared waves

• Radio waves

• Visible light