Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves

Fill in the blank: The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and ________.

• Gamma rays

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Light waves

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which of the following does NOT belong in the electromagnetic spectrum:

• X-ray

• sound wave

• ultra violet rays

• microwaves

If a scientist found a wave with a lower amount of energy than visible light waves, what would be true of its wavelengths?

• It would have shorter wavelengths than visible light waves

• It would have longer wavelengths than visible light waves

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This wave can pass through skin and muscle, producing an image of bone.

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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Which label identifies wavelength (1, 2, 3, or 4)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Each type of wave carries a different amount of what?

• Energy

• Mass

• Particles

• Matter

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Which type of wave is used in microwave ovens?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

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Which wave is used for sterilizing medical equipment?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet

• Gamma rays

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Which wave is used in night vision goggles?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

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Which wave is used in medical imaging to see inside the body?

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

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