Electromagnetic Waves

Which electromagnetic waves allow us to diagnose & treat cancer?

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

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Which of the following has frequencies higher than ultraviolet rays?

• visible light

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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The electromagnetic spectrum includes the complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of:

• increasing amplitutde

• increasing wavelength

• increasing frequency

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Which of the following lists the electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength?

• X-rays, visible light, radio waves

• gamma rays, microwaves, UV rays

• infrared rays, radio waves, x-rays

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Which of the following lists the electromagnetic waves in order of decreasing frequency?

• X-rays, microwaves, infrared rays

• UV rays, visible light, x-rays

• infrared rays, microwaves, radio waves

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves

• infrared rays

• x-rays

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Electromagnetic waves are a type of a

• transverse wave.

• longitudinal wave.

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Which type of wave on the Electromagnetic Spectrum has the highest frequency?

• radio waves

• infrared waves

• UV rays

• gamma rays

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A disturbance in magnetic and electric fields produces light waves.

• True

• False

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Which term identifies the distance between any two adjacent crests on a wave?

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• trough

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