Question

1.A wave with a short wavelength will also have a (2 points)

high frequency and high energy.

high frequency and low energy.

low frequency and low energy.

low frequency and high energy.

2.High energy waves have (2 points)

long wavelengths and low frequencies.

long wavelengths and high frequencies.

short wavelengths and low frequencies.

short wavelengths and high frequencies.

3.Compared to gamma rays, X-rays have relatively (2 points)

less energy and short wavelengths.

more energy and short wavelengths.

less energy and long wavelengths.

more energy and long wavelengths.

4.Gamma rays and X-rays are similar because they both have (2 points)

high frequencies and high energy.

low frequencies and low energy.

high frequencies and low energy.

low frequencies and high energy.

5.Scientists use this part of the electromagnetic spectrum to diagnose broken bones. (2 points)

X-rays

infrared waves

gamma rays

ultraviolet waves

6.This part of the electromagnet spectrum produces heat and with special equipment can locate people at night. (2 points)

infrared waves

microwaves

X-rays

gamma rays

7.When you answer a call on your cell phone, it was most likely transmitted by (2 points)

ultraviolet waves.

radio waves.

gamma rays.

infrared rays.

8.This part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used to generate power. (2 points)

gamma rays

radio waves

microwaves

infrared rays

9.You are a scientist trying to develop a technology that can be used to power wrist watches. Which type of electromagnetic wave would be most useful to investigate? (2 points)

Gamma rays, because they are powerful and safe.

Infrared waves, because they do not produce heat and have high energy.

Ultraviolet waves, because they have moderate energy and are abundant.

Microwaves, because they are powerful and available.

10.You want to create a device to warm food that is safe. Which type of electromagnetic wave would be most useful to investigate? (2 points)

X-rays

infrared waves

gamma rays

ultraviolet waves

Answer 1

1. high frequency and high energy.

2. short wavelengths and high frequencies.

3. less energy and long wavelengths.

4. high frequencies and high energy

5. X-rays

6. infrared waves

7. radio waves.

8. Gamma Rays

9. Microwaves

10. infrared waves