The Electromagnetic Spectrum — Quiz

Question 1

The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have shorter wavelengths.

Question 2

The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Visible light has higher energy than infrared light because visible light has higher frequencies.

Question 3

Which three types of electromagnetic waves have longer wavelengths than the waves that make up visible light?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

microwaves, radio waves, infrared light

Question 4

Some snakes have special sensory organs that detect the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Compared with human vision, these snakes can sense electromagnetic waves that have

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a lower frequency and a longer wavelength.

Question 5

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

X-rays

Question 6

Which describes the changes in visible light moving from red to violet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The energy increases.

Question 7

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is nearest to radio waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

microwaves

Question 8

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is typically used to make images based on the temperatures of objects?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

infrared light

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