The Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

• Gamma Rays
• X-rays
• Radio Waves
• Ultraviolet Light

What is a common use of microwaves?

• Medical imaging
• Cooking
• Fiber optics
• Night vision

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily used in night vision equipment?

• Visible Light
• Infrared Radiation
• Ultraviolet Light
• Gamma Rays

What health risk is associated with ultraviolet light exposure?

• Skin burns
• Internal heating
• Skin cancer
• Hearing loss

How does the frequency of a sound wave affect its pitch?

• Higher frequency = lower pitch
• Higher frequency = higher pitch
• Frequency has no effect on pitch
• Lower frequency = louder sound

What is the primary characteristic that determines the loudness of a sound wave?

• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Speed

Which of the following waves is considered ionizing radiation?

• Microwaves
• Infrared Radiation
• X-rays
• Radio Waves

What phenomenon occurs when light bends as it passes through a glass slab?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Absorption

What is the audible frequency range for humans?

• 0 Hz to 20 Hz
• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• 100 Hz to 1,000 Hz
• 1,000 Hz to 10,000 Hz

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in fluorescent lamps?

• Visible Light
• Ultraviolet Light
• Microwaves
• Infrared Radiation