Waves, Galaxies, and Star Life Cycle

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which wave has the highest amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• They have the same amplitude

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Which wave is carrying more energy?

• The blue wave because it has a larger amplitude.

• The blue wave because it has higher frequency.

• The red wave because it has higher amplitude.

• The red wave because it has higher frequency.

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Label this diagram of the EMS in terms of frequency and energy.

a

b

c

d

greatest frequency

least frequency

greatest energy

least energy

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As the wavelength decreases the following also happens (choose all that apply)

• the energy increases

• the amplitude decreases

• the frequency increases

• the speed increases

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Label the different types of electromagnetic radiation based on increasing energy as you move down the image.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

X Rays

Ultraviolet

Radio

Microwaves

Infrared

Visible Light

Gamma Ray

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Select the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum associated with high frequency.

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Select the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum associated with long wavelength.

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Label the following points

b

a

c

d

Crest

Wavelength

Amplitude

Trough

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Which one shows the amplitude of a wave?

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