
2025 C3 Electromagnetic Spectrum Test (No Lenses)
Quiz by Amanda Stripling
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1.When an ambulance with its siren on is moving TOWARDS you, the wavelength of the sound gets _________ and the pitch of the sound gets ___________ .
2.What is the relationship between a wavelength and frequency (energy)?
3.True or False correct the statement if false. Electromagnetic waves need a medium to be able to travel.
4.All electromagnetic waves _________________.
5.Gamma rays are dangerous because they
6. Choose the wave that would have the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency
7.Describe what you are actually seeing when you see a color, such as a yellow taxi.
8.Which of the following has the highest energy?
9.Which color has the longest wavelength?
10.Choose the wave that would have the shortest wavelength and the highest energy.
11.________________ waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor’s offices.

12. _____________________ waves have a color spectrum known as ROYGBIV.

13. ___________________ waves are often used in heat lamps and remote controls.

14. ______________ waves are utilized by insects to locate nectar and used by RADAR to locate airplanes.

15.____________________waves are transverse waves that disturb electromagnetic fields.

16.___________________ waves have the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency.

17.Explain the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy in relation to the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
18.Write the Electromagnetic spectrum in order from longest to shortest wavelength. (spelling does NOT count)
19.An ambulance with its sirens is moving towards you then away from you. Explain the Doppler Effect in terms of wavelength, frequency, and pitch as the ambulance is BOTH approaching and moving away.