Lesson 5.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum Answers
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A veterinarian thinks that a dog has swallowed a key ring. Which types of electromagnetic waves is the doctor most likely to use to check the dog?
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gamma raysB
microwavesC
radio wavesD
X-rays22
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Someone places a chocolate bar near a working radar set that is used to locate ships and airplanes. Which best describes what is likely to happen to the chocolate bar?
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It changes color as it absorbs visible light from the radar set.B
It softens and melts as it absorbs microwaves from the radar set.C
It becomes radioactive after it absorbs gamma rays from the radar set.D
It begins to fluoresce after it absorbs ultraviolet light from the radar set.23
Which type of electromagnetic waves are dangerous enough to be used to kill cancerous cells?
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gamma raysB
visible lightC
infrared lightD
microwaves24
Gino made a table to describe parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.What mistake did Gino make?
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X-rays should have a low frequency and a long wavelength.B
Infrared light should have a high frequency, not a low frequency.C
Radio waves should have a very high frequency and a very short wavelength.D
Ultraviolet light should have a short wavelength, not a long wavelength.25
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is typically used to make images based on the temperatures of objects?
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X-raysB
radio wavesC
infrared lightD
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