Electromagnetic Spectrum

Increasing the amplitude of a wave, _________ the wave's energy.

• increases
• decreases
• does not change

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

These waves from the sun cause sunburn.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

These waves are used to send signals, including WiFi and text messages.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is a repeating pattern that can transfer energy?

• Motif
• Prism
• Radio
• Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude
• Frequency
• Period
• Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

• Gamma
• Microwaves
• Radio
• Ultraviolet

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8